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Norterra Preserve/Sonoran Loop
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Norterra Preserve/Sonoran Loop

by: Honza
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Location:  Phoenix, AZ          Longitude:  -112.0973    Latitude:  33.7411
Great trail tucked away in the north part of the valley.
Features and Interests:   Majestic views if you make the effort to climb the peaks!
Flora/Fauna on this Trail:
  Arizona Barrel Cactus  Arizona Barrel Cactus
  Arizona Fishhook Pincushion  Arizona Fishhook Pincushion
  Buckhorn Cholla  Buckhorn Cholla
  Caliche Globemallow  Caliche Globemallow
  California Poppy  California Poppy
  Coves Cassia  Coves Cassia
  Desert Chicory  Desert Chicory
  Desert Larkspur  Desert Larkspur
  Desert Tortoise  Desert Tortoise
  Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus  Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus
  Jumping Cholla  Jumping Cholla
  Purple Owl's-clover  Purple Owl's-clover
  Rancher's Fireweed  Rancher's Fireweed
  Saguaro  Saguaro
  Sweetbush  Sweetbush
  White-lined Sphinx  White-lined Sphinx
  Wild Hyacinth  Wild Hyacinth
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NOTE: Renamed to Dixie Mountain Loop.

Suprisingly scenic and medium length loop trail in the Fireside at Norterra community. Offering great views especially from the side trails leading up to the mountain tops.
Trail Distance:  3.8 miles round-trip
Elevation:  1600ft - 2060ft   (change 460ft)
Trail Difficutly:  Moderate - requires some endurance, elevation changes
How Crowded:  Occassional passing
Season:  September to May
Accomodations: (on site) Take I-17 north to the Jomax exit. Getting off, make a right and then a north (left) on Norterra Drive. Norterra Drive will come to a stop intersection with North Valley Parkway. Make a right and then left on W Copperhead Trail. Make a quick left to Melvern Trail and shortly a right onto Desert Vista Trail. Follow this short road to the trailhead parking.Paved road or trail to the trailhead
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