Sunnyslope Mountain
1.2 mi · ▲ 209 ft · 30 min
Sunnyslope Mountain is a 1.2-mile out-and-back in North Mountain Preserve near Sunnyslope, AZ. The route reaches Sunnyslope Mountain at the turnaround, 0.6 miles in. It is mostly level, with 209 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Sunnyslope Mountain
1.2 mi · ▲ 209 ft · 30 min
Elevation 1,283–1,506 ft
Out & Back · North Mountain Preserve
Trailhead: 33.57758, -112.08201
Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:51 PM
Transit-accessible: stop 702 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 350 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading E.
- 0.2 miSharp right, heading E.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.1 miBear right, heading SE.
- 0.1 miReach Sunnyslope Mountain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading N.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading W.
- 0.1 miSharp left, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 150 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 (~15 min). Leave by 6:17 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: stop 702 m from the trailhead
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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