. . "REVIEW FOR QUARTZ RIDGE TRAIL (#8A)\n\nFirst off, look at google maps on your phone to find the exact location for the parking lot and place a pin so that you can know exactly where to go. The crossroads are E Lincoln Dr & N 32nd St (which turns into E Sierra Vista Dr). The coordinates on google maps: (33.5323240,-112.0122910)\n\nWhen I arrived to the trailhead on a Monday around 12:30PM, about half of the parking spots were filled up. There are 23 parking spots available and 2 handicap parking available. As I waited for my friends to arrive, 2-3 more cars pulled into the parking lot. When we left around ~2-2:30PM, the parking lot was full except for 1-2 spots.\n\nYou can also chain your bike up (7 spots available) if you choose to bike there.\n\nThe trail itself was a very relaxed hike. Most of the path is fairly level and you're making your way up a very gradual incline. I think the only potentially dangerous part is that the path is made up of loose rocks so you could slip if you're not careful. At one of the peaks, there's a bench. The view isn't that great? I mean, it definitely looks better in person than it does in photos. But, still pretty meh overall. \n\nThere's no bathroom at this location. There are garbage & recycling cans and plastic bags for picking up your dog's poop."^^ . "1"^^ . "2017-12-12T00:00:00"^^ . "3"^^ . "2"^^ . . "0"^^ .