Hard
Tom's Thumb Trail
Arizona
Distance4.4 mi
Est. time~1 hr 59 min
Elevation gain↗ 1,027 ft
RouteOut & back
Tom's Thumb Trail is a hard 4.4-mile out & back hike in Arizona with about 1,027 ft of elevation gain. a steep McDowell Sonoran Preserve climb to the giant granite thumb and huge desert views; the trailhead has no drinking water, so bring everything you need and avoid high heat.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.
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