The Maricopa Trail is a multi-use trail in Maricopa County that surrounds the cities and the Sun Circle Trail.
OSM map layer · LineString
33.56, -112.03 · rel 4020964
33.56, -112.03 · rel 4020964
Maricopa Trail
539,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Arizona · 33.56°N ·
112.03°W
539,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
31
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
4× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× ruins
4× viewpoint
3× Water
2× monument
7× summit
1× Nature
Desert Wells Stage Stop
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Inspiration Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Cottonwood Spring
Water ·
31 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Scenic View
viewpoint ·
47 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Big Boulder
monument ·
64 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Foundation
ruins ·
67 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Moroni
monument ·
130 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Jims Spring
Water ·
171 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Head of Cottonwood Spring
Water ·
284 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Wildcat Hill
summit ·
320 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lookout
viewpoint ·
330 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Merkle Hills
summit ·
357 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gunsight
summit ·
391 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
296,5 km
55%
old stone houses
ruins ·
38 m off route
296,5 km
55%
Goat Hill
summit ·
57 m off route
296,5 km
55%
Mount Suappoa
summit ·
225 m off route
296,5 km
55%
Two Peaks
summit ·
359 m off route
296,5 km
55%
Tres Rios Hayfield Trailhead
Nature ·
103 m off route
469,0 km
87%
Monument Hill
summit ·
213 m off route
506,7 km
94%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Maricopa Trail is 539.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Maricopa Trail takes approximately 134h 6min to complete.
No, Maricopa Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Maricopa Trail starts near coordinates 33.6865, -112.4122.
Maricopa Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Maricopa Trail is maintained and managed by Maricopa County.