If you want a great hike in the area that's not as crowded or hard as Camelback, this is your move.
I don't know if I've ever been to such a user-friendly hike. Free parking, volunteers to help you out, bathrooms, water, free trail maps, and trail markers all over. It doesn't get better than this.
The Gateway Loop trail is an easy 4.5 mile hike with a gradual climb and some nice views.
TIP: Some GPS maps don't get you to the right address if you search for this name. Search for the address.
I have turn by turn directions on my blog:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mcdowell-sonoran-preserve-scottsdale
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Have a great hike fellow outdoors lover!