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Tom's Thumb

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Tom's Thumb

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  • Location: Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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    July 5, 2023

    Hiking

    Tom's Thumb gets its name from a local rock climber from the 60s, Tom Kreuser. The word "Thumb" comes from the fact this heavily visited destination literally looks like a giant thumb rising out of the ground. The trail accessing Tom's Thumb is a regular hike, but there are rock climbing routes all over the area.

    July 12, 2023

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    In the 1960s, the trail earned its name, Tom's Thumb, inspired by the thumb-like shape and in honor of Tom Kreuser, the local climber who first conquered its ascent. With a notable elevation gain of 1,300 feet, it is crucial to maintain a steady pace while ascending to this spot.
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    Tom's Thumb Trail

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    Hike the 4.0-mile Tom's Thumb Trail in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve for panoramic desert views and a challenging climb.

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    Hike the challenging 10.7-mile East End, Windgate, and Tom's Thumb Loop in McDowell Sonoran Preserve for panoramic views and iconic rock for

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    This difficult 12.2-mile loop in McDowell Sonoran Preserve offers challenging hiking, panoramic desert views, and the iconic Tom's Thumb.

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    Elevation 1,140 m

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    Location: Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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