Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint
1.9 mi · ▲ 353 ft · 49 min
Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Scarlett Canyon Preserve near Desert Bell Estates II, AZ. The route reaches Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint. It climbs 353 ft, with sections as steep as 26% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint
1.9 mi · ▲ 353 ft · 49 min
Elevation 1,546–1,865 ft
Out & Back · Scarlett Canyon Preserve
Trailhead: 33.68027, -112.03758
Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:51 PM
Transit-accessible: 15290 stop 728 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 0.2 miPass Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 0.2 miReach Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.4 miBear left, heading SW.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading SE.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading N.
- 450 ftArrive 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 0.5 mi in (~16 min). Leave by 6:15 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: 15290 stop 728 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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