Sonoran Preserve

AW/S connector–Javelina Pass, 5 sights

10.2 mi · ▲ 831 ft · 3 hr 49 min

AW/S connector–Javelina Pass, 5 sights is a 10.2-mile out-and-back in Sonoran Preserve near Anthem, AZ. It climbs 831 ft and is mostly dirt. It scores 11/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi1,706 – 2,031 ft10.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: North Tower Road 33.79662, -112.08385
Nearest town Anthem, AZ

Directions

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AW/S connector–Javelina Pass, 5 sights

10.2 mi · ▲ 831 ft · 3 hr 49 min

Elevation 1,705–2,030 ft

Out & Back · Sonoran Preserve

Trailhead: North Tower Road · 33.79662, -112.08385

Weather Sep 5: Overcast, high 99°F / low 79° · precip 4% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:52 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on North Tower Road, heading SW.
  2. 150 ftContinue straight onto Sidewinder Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.7 miTurn right onto To Tower Road, heading SW.
  4. 50 ftTurn right onto Sidewinder Trail, heading SW.
  5. 1.1 miTurn left onto Ocotillo Trail, heading NE.
  6. 50 ftTurn right onto Ocotillo/Sidewinder Trail, heading NE.
  7. 0.2 miTurn right onto Ocotillo Trail, heading E.
  8. 1.1 miTurn left onto Javelina Pass, heading NE.
  9. 0.4 miTurn right onto Sidewinder Trail, heading E.
  10. 0.3 miTurn right onto Ridgeback Trail, heading SE.
  11. 50 ftTurn left onto Sidewinder Trail, heading SE.
  12. 0.7 miTurn left onto AW/S connector, heading E.
  13. 0.5 miReach Ocotillo Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  14. 0.5 miTurn right onto Sidewinder Trail, heading NW.
  15. 0.7 miTurn right onto Ridgeback Trail, heading NW.
  16. 50 ftTurn left onto Sidewinder Trail, heading NW.
  17. 0.3 miTurn left onto Javelina Pass, heading N.
  18. 0.4 miTurn right onto Ocotillo Trail, heading W.
  19. 1.1 miTurn left onto Ocotillo/Sidewinder Trail, heading N.
  20. 0.2 miTurn left onto Ocotillo Trail, heading N.
  21. 50 ftTurn right onto Sidewinder Trail, heading N.
  22. 1.1 miTurn left onto To Tower Road, heading S.
  23. 50 ftTurn left onto Sidewinder Trail, heading S.
  24. 0.7 miContinue straight onto North Tower Road, heading NW.
  25. 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

100% dirt

Weather

OvercastTemperature 99°F79°
Feels like83°Precip4%Wind4 mphUV8Humidity26%
Rained 0.2″ 5 days ago
Hourly temperature
100°75°
Sunrise 6:05 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM9 PMSunset 6:52 PM
Sun 102°79°
Mon 101°86°
Tue 103°87°
Wed 100°87° 19%
Thu 102°86° 22%
Fri 96°80° 19%

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~18 min). Leave by 6:14 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. 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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