Scarlett Canyon Preserve

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.

Elevation

0 mi1,545 – 1,864 ft · steepest grade: 26%2.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 33.68027, -112.03758
Nearest town Desert Bell Estates II, AZ

Directions

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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

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 0.1 miBear left, heading S.
  3. 150 ftTurn right, heading SW.
  4. 0.2 miPass Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint.
  5. 50 ftTurn right, heading SW.
  6. 150 ftTurn left, heading W.
  7. 0.2 miReach Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  8. 0.4 miBear left, heading SW.
  9. 0.3 miBear left, heading SE.
  10. 0.6 miTurn right, heading N.
  11. 450 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

88% dirt12% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:05 AMSunset 6:51 PM

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

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: 15290 stop 728 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead