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This 1.6 mile loop in McDowell Mountain Regional Park is located in close proximity to Phoenix and set with the scenic backdrop of McDowell Mountain.
Take the Wagner Short Loop Trail for an easy, family friendly loop in McDowell Mountain Park. In the spring, this desert trail takes you through landscapes dotted with wildflowers.
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Family Friendly
Scenic
Wildflowers
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