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Thunderbird Park Three Peaks Loop Trail route map
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Arizona

Thunderbird Park Three Peaks Loop Trail

Glendale, Arizona

7.3 mi

Distance

1,716 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 8m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Thunderbird Park Three Peaks Loop Trail is a 7.3-mile loop trail located in Glendale, Arizona. With an elevation gain of 1,716 feet, this trail takes hikers through varied desert terrain with significant elevation changes. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 558 meters, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape, including the Phoenix metropolitan area. The dirt surface can become challenging, especially given the trail's classification as difficult, due to its steep sections and uneven footing. This loop trail provides a rigorous workout and is best suited for experienced hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainuneven terrainpotential extreme heat

Elevation Profile

Min:402 ft
Max:558 ft
523 ft
523 ft
402 ft454 ft506 ft558 ft0.0 mi1.8 mi3.7 mi5.5 mi7.3 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

FallWinterSpring

Highlights

desert landscapescenic views

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page

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