Sonoran Preserve

Apache Wash Paseo–Apache Wash Trail, 5 sights

6.6 mi · ▲ 109 ft · 2 hr 15 min

Apache Wash Paseo–Apache Wash Trail, 5 sights is a 6.6-mile out-and-back in Sonoran Preserve near Dove Valley Ranch, AZ. It is mostly level, with 109 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 10/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi1,700 – 1,837 ft6.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Apache Wash Paseo 33.76721, -112.04429
Nearest town Dove Valley Ranch, AZ

Directions

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Apache Wash Paseo–Apache Wash Trail, 5 sights

6.6 mi · ▲ 109 ft · 2 hr 15 min

Elevation 1,699–1,839 ft

Out & Back · Sonoran Preserve

Trailhead: Apache Wash Paseo · 33.76721, -112.04429

Weather Sep 5: Overcast, high 101°F / low 80° · precip 4% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:51 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 50 ftTurn right, heading N.
  3. 50 ftContinue straight onto Apache Wash Paseo, heading N.
  4. 50 ftBear right, heading NE.
  5. 100 ftTurn left, heading N.
  6. 50 ftTurn right onto Ocotillo Trail, heading NW.
  7. 150 ftContinue straight onto Apache Wash Trail, heading NW.
  8. 0.5 miTurn right onto Brawling Badger Trail, heading NE.
  9. 1.5 miBear right onto Cliff Walk Trail, heading E.
  10. 1.5 miSharp left onto CW/E connector, heading NE.
  11. 0.2 miTurn left onto Esplanade Trail, heading W.
  12. 2.1 miSharp left onto Apache Wash Trail, heading NW.
  13. 0.7 miTurn left onto Apache Wash Paseo, heading W.
  14. 300 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  15. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

99% dirt1% paved

Weather

OvercastTemperature 101°F80°
Feels like85°Precip4%Wind4 mphUV8Humidity26%
Rained 0.3″ 5 days ago
Hourly temperature
105°80°
Sunrise 6:05 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM9 PMSunset 6:51 PM
Sun 103°79°
Mon 101°87°
Tue 103°87°
Wed 100°88° 20%
Thu 103°86° 21%
Fri 96°81° 19%

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~20 min). Leave by 6:11 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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