Desert Classic Trail

South Mountain Preserve, Maricopa County, AZ

Out-and-back trail in South Mountain Preserve, Maricopa County, AZ. Hiking.

Distance

17.4 mi (27.9 km)

Elevation Gain

1,063 ft (324 m)

Est. Time

6 hr 10 min

High point

1,588 ft (484 m)

Difficulty

Hard

Route type

Out & back

Features

• Drinking water
• Parking at trailhead
• Restroom at trailhead

Trails near Desert Classic Trail

• Pima Wash Trail South Mountain Preserve · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
• Marcos de Niza Trail South Mountain Preserve · Hard · 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
• Beacon Hill Trail South Mountain Preserve · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
• Pima East Loop South Mountain Preserve · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
• Pima West Loop Trail South Mountain Preserve · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
• Ridgeline Connector South Mountain Preserve · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
• Pima Wash Trail South Mountain Preserve · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
• Western Star Park Walking Path Western Star Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)

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