Adero Canyon trailhead is in Fountain Hills. Directions: From Scottsdale, go east on Shea Blvd past the turn-off for Eagle Mountain Golf Club. Then, turn north on Palisades Blvd at the next stoplight. Turn left onto Eagle Ridge Drive at the four-way stop signs. Wind your way past the ridgetop resort, through a huge new residential construction project to the trail head at the end of the road. There is parking at the trailhead. Meet at the picnic area & bathrooms.
The Sonoran Trail is easy to moderate hiking. The first part of the route is along an old road that’s an easy walk for anyone. This is about 1-1/2 miles total out & back with a bit of elevation change and is an easy option by itself. The Sonoran Loop is about 4 miles round trip with an elevation change of about 700 feet. There are two connector trails to shorten the hike, if desired.
For more information, contact outdoorgroup@phoenixuu.org .