Sonoran Preserve

Apache Wash Paseo–Apache Wash Trail Loop, 3 sights

1.9 mi · ▲ 138 ft · 42 min

Apache Wash Paseo–Apache Wash Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 1.9-mile loop in Sonoran Preserve near Dove Valley Ranch, AZ. It is mostly level, with 138 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 11/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi1,723 – 1,877 ft2.1 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 Loop, 3 sights

1.9 mi · ▲ 138 ft · 42 min

Elevation 1,723–1,876 ft

Loop · 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. 200 ftContinue straight onto Sidewinder Trail, heading NE.
  6. 1.1 miBear left onto Apache Wash Trail, heading W.
  7. 0.4 miBear left onto Ocotillo Trail, heading S.
  8. 0.3 miBear right, heading SE.
  9. 50 ftTurn right onto Apache Wash Paseo, heading SE.
  10. 200 ftTurn left, heading SE.
  11. 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

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

Trail surface

96% dirt4% 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 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 6:30 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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