Group Hike | Tom's Thumb – Arizona Hikers Guide

Alright Arizona hiking community we are back at it again with another group hike. We are going to try and do these once a month and your input is valuable as to when and where so let us know in the comments!
Here is everything you need to know;

Tom’s Thumb Trail

The Tom’s Thumb Trail is approximately 4.5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of around +1200 ft.  It is located in the Mcdowell Sonoran Preserve and is one of the premier hiking trails in the area.  The final destination is a massive granite spire that looks just like a thumb, hence the name.
Other notables:

• Dogs friendly: Yes (I’ll be bringing mine)
• Kids friendly: Yes, older ones
• Type of hike: Out and Back
• Difficulty: Moderate-Strenuous

When:

Date: Saturday, February 6th, 2016
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Meetup location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead parking lot

How to get there

Address: 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
McDowell Sonoran Preserve website
Use the map below to find the trailhead.