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Matthew
July 5, 2023
Hiking
The Lookout is the perfect place to catch the sunrise or sunset with less crowds than Tom's Thumb. It's a steep climb to the 3,858 foot overlook, but the viewing area offers unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains and wilderness areas. The Lookout views directly over Wingate Pass and down the spine of McDowell Mountain.
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5.0
(3)
46
hikers
7.66km
02:38
390m
390m
Hike the moderate 4.8-mile Tom's Thumb Trail to Lookout in McDowell Sonoran Preserve for panoramic views and unique desert scenery.
Moderate
3.0
(1)
18
hikers
17.2km
05:54
910m
910m
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
Hard
4
hikers
17.8km
05:24
570m
570m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
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Elevation 1,110 m
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