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Wind Cave Trail in Tonto National Forest

The Wind Cave Trail in Arizona's Tonto National Forest offers hikers a rewarding journey through Sonoran Desert landscape. Along the path, you'll encounter rugged terrain, including steep ascents and rocky sections, leading to the distinctive Wind Cave—a natural alcove carved into the mountainside. From the trail's summit, panoramic views of the surrounding desert vistas, mountain ranges, and the distant cityscape of Phoenix unfold, providing a memorable hiking experience. #Hiking #Mountain #Desert #Nature #Overlook

  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,135 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 3,054 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,129 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 2,024 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 34 m
  • Moving speed: 2.1 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 48 m
  • Global speed: 1.8 mph

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Name: Wind Cave Trail in Tonto National Forest trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: North Wind Cave Drive, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85207, United States (33.47401 -111.60738)

End: Wind Cave Trail, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85207, United States (33.47413 -111.60725)

Coordinates: 33.47401 -111.60738 33.48009 -111.59563

Topography: Maricopa County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Wind Cave Trail

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County

Hike to Wind Cave in Tonto National Forest #Hiking #Mountain #Desert

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,076 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,051 ft

Wind Cave

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County

Usery Mountain Regional Park. Tonto National Forest. #Hiking #Moutain #Nature

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 866 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,894 ft