Gateway Trail
The hike starts off along the Saguaro Trail, which is a short 0.3 mile trail that leads from the visitor center to the Gateway Trail. Follow the Saguaro Trail until the end, where this hike heads north, by taking a left-hand turn at the Gateway Trail intersection.
Once on the Gateway Loop Trail, you'll start hiking gradually uphill, with views of Tom's Thumb atop the mountain range ahead.
Dogs and biking are allowed on this trail.
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- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- Out-and-Back
- Est. Time
- 1.3 hrs
- Elev. Gain
- 398'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- January 17, 2019
- Updated
- January 17, 2019
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Total Change
354'
Ascent
398'
Descent
384'
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Features
- Dogs
- Biking
Points of interest
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Parking
33.649373, -111.859102 -
Main Trailhead
33.649387, -111.858257
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Hazards
Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)
Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Dirt
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