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THE MOUNTAINEER BIKING ADVENTURE HIKING A variety of guided hikes are offered through our Arizona Biltmore Recreation Team. Explore the Phoenix Mountain Preserve on our Desert Hike, or check out the view from Piestewa Peak on the Summit Hike. If you’d prefer to explore on your own, pick up a jogging and biking map from the Concierge and visit www.alltrails.com for details on all nearby hikes. EXPERIENCE & EXPLORE CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN gain spectacular valleywide views. several trails to choose from here and This famous mountain features two Trailhead is 15.8 miles from the resort. in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area. hiking trails that ascend 1,280 feet to Trailhead is 2 miles from the resort. the summit. Ideal for active hikers and PIESTEWA PEAK | DREAMY runners, this 45 to 60-minute hike DRAW NORTH MOUNTAIN rewards with breathtaking views of the At 2,608 feet, Piestewa Peak is the Also close by are North Mountain Valley of the Sun. Trailhead is 7.1 miles second highest point in the Phoenix and Shaw Butte at 2,014 feet and from the resort. Mountains Preserve, after Camelback 2,149 feet in elevation, respectively. Mountain. Piestewa Peak Summit Trail North Mountain National Trail is MCDOWELL SONORAN is a popular 2.3-mile challenging a moderate 1.6-mile loop featuring PRESERVE hike with great city views. There are beautiful wildflowers and great birding. The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Trailhead is 7.1 miles from the resort. Preserve is a permanently protected APACHE TRAIL 30,200-acre sustainable desert HIGH 5 FOR SAFETY Apache Junction was a stagecoach habitat open for non-motorized trail When you explore the outdoors, be trail that ran through the Superstition use. The Preserve offers multiple sure to bring: Mountains. The trail was named after trailheads and is open every day, the Apache Indians who originally sunrise to sunset. Trailhead is 21.2 used the trail to move through the miles from the resort. Superstition Mountains. As you drive Trekking Tips: SOUTH MOUNTAIN • Wear proper hiking footwear. along Apache Junction, there are This vast 16,000-acre preserve offers • When your water is half gone, turn back. ghost towns, mining towns, museums, 51 primary trails for hiking, mountain • Know your ability, health limitations. horseback riding and restaurants. biking and horseback riding. You • Be aware of extreme weather. Trailhead is 44 miles from the resort. can drive up the Summit Road 5.5 • Know your trail route by always *Bicycle rentals are available through miles to Dobbins Lookout and taking a trail map. Recreation for $15/hour or $50/day. 2400 EAST MISSOURI AVE. PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85016 602.955.6600 arizonabiltmore.com #arizonabiltmore @arizonabiltmore.

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