Compass Rose–East-West Connector, 5 sights
5.4 mi · ▲ 145 ft · 1 hr 52 min
Compass Rose–East-West Connector, 5 sights is a 5.4-mile out-and-back in Paloma Regional Preserve near Vistancia, AZ. It is mostly level, with 145 ft of elevation gain. It scores 34/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Compass Rose–East-West Connector, 5 sights
5.4 mi · ▲ 145 ft · 1 hr 52 min
Elevation 1,393–1,545 ft
Out & Back · Paloma Regional Preserve
Trailhead: New River Trail · 33.75416, -112.25153
Weather Sep 5: Overcast, high 101°F / low 79° · precip 5% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 6:06 AM · sunset 6:51 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on West Dixileta Drive, heading E.
- 1.2 miTurn left onto Multi-Use Path A, heading E.
- 0.6 miTurn right onto New River Trail, heading S.
- 0.1 miSharp right onto Compass Rose, heading SW.
- 0.6 miSharp right onto New River Trail, heading E.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto East-West Connector, heading SW.
- 1 miTurn right onto Speckled Rattler, heading W.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Multi-Use Path A, heading N.
- 350 ftTurn left onto West Dixileta Drive, heading E.
- 1.2 miArrive 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 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. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from New River Trail Trailhead
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- Buckhorn–East Wing Mountain Trail, 4 sights 9.1 mi · ▲ 639 ft
- Miner's Draw–Speckled Rattler, 5 sights 11.2 mi · ▲ 1,393 ft
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