Enjoy this 3.8-mile out-and-back trail near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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Sunrise Peak is a lesser summit of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona. However, it features an excellent trail to its top, with beautiful Sonoran Desert flora such as the saguaro and cholla cactus, ocotillo, palo verde and spotty scrub grasses, and lovely views from the summit.

Jul 14, 2018 · This hike begins at the base of Sunrise Peak near the sunrise park's main parking dirt lot. The trail traverses back and forth up Sunrise Peak through mainly Fir, Spruce, and Aspen forests. Snow can linger well into June on Sunrise Peak, depending on winter's snowpack.

Sunrise Trail to Sunrise Peak is a great hike in the Arizona Valley to see a more untouched Sonoran Desert and a summit with 360-degree views. This is also, a great hike to catch the sunrise and sunset.

Feb 14, 2019 · Sunrise Peak is a popular hiking destination in the southeastern McDowell Mountains. This guide describes the hike to Sunrise Peak from the Adero Canyon Trailhead in Fountain Hills.

Oct 16, 2005 · Desert hike with views! From the 128th Street Trailhead take Ringtail Trail 0.6 miles up to a right on Sunrise Trail and follow another 2.15 miles to the peak. The summary below is to the popular turnaround at the hitching post. Which saves you 220 feet of steep elevation gain and 0.5 miles off the roundtrip.

Nov 21, 2022 · Sunrise Peak via Sunrise Trail in Scottsdale is a hidden gem. Check out this hike right outside of town for some amazing views.

Jun 6, 2023 · Sunrise Peak is a quick workout hike at the southern end of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with standard desert scenery and nice views of the rest of the peaks in the McDowell range. You can take any number of connecting trails to create a longer hike.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the Sunrise Trail starts from the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead in Scottsdale, Arizona, and offers enchanting views of the mountains. This hike provides a scenic challenge as the trail climbs over 1,500 feet to the summit.