Alta to Hau'pal Connector–Alta-Bajada Connector Loop, 4 sights
8.1 mi · ▲ 1,594 ft · 3 hr 30 min
Alta to Hau'pal Connector–Alta-Bajada Connector Loop, 4 sights is an 8.1-mile loop in South Mountain Preserve near Laveen, AZ. It climbs 1,594 ft, with sections as steep as 27% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 50/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Alta to Hau'pal Connector–Alta-Bajada Connector Loop, 4 sights
8.1 mi · ▲ 1,594 ft · 3 hr 30 min
Elevation 1,247–2,458 ft
Loop · South Mountain Preserve
Trailhead: National Trail · 33.33031, -112.14415
Weather Sep 4: Overcast, high 101°F / low 82° · precip 11% · wind 6 mph · sunrise 6:06 AM · sunset 6:52 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Alta, heading E.
- 3 miBear left onto Alta to Hau'pal Connector, heading N.
- 100 ftBear right onto Alta, heading E.
- 1.1 miContinue straight onto Alta-Bajada Connector, heading S.
- 0.4 miContinue straight onto Bajada Trail, heading S.
- 2.2 miContinue straight onto National Trail, heading NW.
- 1.5 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.3 mi in (~63 min). Leave by 5:28 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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