Paloma Regional Preserve

Compass Rose–East-West Connector Loop, 4 sights

3.6 mi · ▲ 109 ft · 1 hr 15 min

Compass Rose–East-West Connector Loop, 4 sights is a 3.6-mile loop in Paloma Regional Preserve near Parkview Estates, AZ. It is mostly level, with 109 ft of elevation gain. It scores 44/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi1,398 – 1,509 ft3.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Frog Tanks Road 33.73631, -112.22654
Nearest town Parkview Estates, AZ

Directions

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Compass Rose–East-West Connector Loop, 4 sights

3.6 mi · ▲ 109 ft · 1 hr 15 min

Elevation 1,399–1,511 ft

Loop · Paloma Regional Preserve

Trailhead: Frog Tanks Road · 33.73631, -112.22654

Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:06 AM · sunset 6:52 PM

  1. Start on Frog Tanks Road, heading N.
  2. 0.2 miContinue straight onto New River Trail, heading NW.
  3. 0.4 miBear right onto Multi-Use Path A, heading N.
  4. 1 miTurn right onto Granite trail, heading SW.
  5. 0.7 miTurn right, heading W.
  6. 0.3 miTurn left onto New River Trail, heading S.
  7. 0.1 miTurn left onto Compass Rose, heading SW.
  8. 0.5 miBear left onto New River Trail, heading SE.
  9. 300 ftTurn right onto East-West Connector, heading E.
  10. 450 ftTurn left onto Frog Tanks Road, heading SW.
  11. 0.1 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.

Trail surface

44% other17% dirt39% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:06 AMSunset 6:52 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.7 mi in (~46 min). Leave by 5:46 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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