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Tonto National Forest sign – Wind Cave loop from Usery Mountain Regional Park

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Tonto National Forest sign – Wind Cave loop from Usery Mountain Regional Park

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Tonto National Forest sign – Wind Cave loop from Usery Mountain Regional Park

00:36

4.68km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Tonto National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

16 m

Wind Cave Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Main access point to the Wind Cave Trail. Plenty of parking, restrooms, and drinking fountains. This trailhead also hooks into the Pass Mountain Loop trail.

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2

21 m

Wind Cave Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This serves as the primary trailhead for accessing the Wind Cave trail and can also be used as an alternative entry point for the Pass Mountain Trail. It's an excellent location to begin and conclude your hike, as it offers access to bathrooms and water fountains.

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3

142 m

Tonto National Forest sign

Highlight • Monument

The Tonto National Forest sign is placed right on the boundary of Tonto National Forest and Usery Mountain Regional Park. This sign has a beautiful backdrop of the classic Phoenix desert and is a great spot for a photo. The shape of the sign is also in the retro trapezoidal shape that all the Forest Service signs have, created by artist Rudy Wendelin.

Tip by

4

2.33 km

Wind Cave

Highlight • Cave

This is the Wind Cave. A section of the mountain has been carved out creating a semi tube cave in a portion of the mountain. Typically cooler and great views to the west.

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B

4.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

399 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

399 m

< 100 m

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