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Scottsdale, Arizona

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Top Running Spots in and near Scottsdale

  • Waddell, Arizona

    Hike Mesquite Canyon Trail

    13 mi / 1394 ft gain
    This is a great place to begin your hike in the White Tank Mountains.  From the Ramada Way area, the trail begins to lead steadily into a small canyon.  As you get further up, the trail will begin get more steep.  After a short time it leads up to the first saddle and wraps around a ridge and bec...
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  • Waddell, Arizona

    Hike Goat Camp Trail

    16 mi
    This is one of the less traveled trails in White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  If you're looking for a solid day hike in the west valley, try this one.  It isn't a loop, but it ultimately connects with some of the other long trails so if you're up for a long hike, you have options.  This starts f...
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  • Black Canyon City, Arizona

    Zig Zag Trail

    3.0
    4.61 mi / 436 ft gain
    Zig Zag Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Canyon City, Arizona.
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  • Buckeye, Arizona

    Hike Valley Vista from Turnbuckle Trail

    5.0
    2 mi
    The Valley Vista trail is a short hike in Skyline Regional Park, located in the southern region of the White Tank Mountains west of Phoenix.  From the top you'll have a great view of the Estrella Mountain Range and the southwest valley.  For the most direct route, take the Turnbuckle trail.  This...
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