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| - Most people would think it is absolutely insane to go for a hike at 1pm in the middle of August in Phoenix.. me on the other hand, invite this sort of absurdity and embrace doing things out of the norm. Determined to not have a repeat of my Camelback mountain fail, I approached the trails of Dreamy Draw fully hydrated and ready to kick some ass.
There are a few different trails you can follow based off the level of difficulty you can manage. To be quite honest, I have no idea which trail I was on because I'm pretty sure I got lost at one point.. and if not lost, severely off track. Thankfully I found my way, but holy shit, I got my ass kicked in a few spots. This area is pretty fascinating, you don't even realize you are situated in the middle of the city because of its serenity.. However when you reach the peaks, there are wonderful 360° views. Horses and dogs are welcome, but apparently a lot of people do not understand the concept of cleaning up shit because there was a good amount of fecal matter scattered about.
Not only is Dreamy Draw awesome for hiking, but picnics and bike rides too. There are plenty of tables & charcoal grills.. They also have restrooms, but be advised, the stalls do not have doors. There is plenty of parking, and you can also maintain cell phone reception in all areas.. even if your provider is the suck that is known as AT&T.
One thing that was pointed out to me that was super sketch was the amount of shirtless men wandering into the depths of the hills on the other side of the parking lot... not sure if this is true, but apparently it is some hook up spot for homosexuals.. who knows.. who cares.. to each his own.
Highly recommend this area to anyone, at any agility level. It was not as strenuous as other locations, but certainly a great workout.
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