The Sunrise Trail is a steep trail traveling the canyon from the residential area at Sunrise Trailhead to the top of Sunrise Peak. The trail is straightforward, but it does have some loose rocks and steeper grades.

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1. Sunrise Trail

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Hike the moderate 3.8-mile Sunrise Trail in McDowell Sonoran Preserve for panoramic desert views from Sunrise Peak.

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2. Sunrise Peak via Sunrise Trail

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Hike the moderate 1.9-mile Sunrise Peak via Sunrise Trail for panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert and surrounding mountains.

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3. McDowell Mountain Rim to Rim

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Hike the challenging 17.5-mile McDowell Mountain Rim to Rim trail through the Sonoran Desert, gaining 3194 feet in elevation.

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Location: Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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