Visible from most of Scottsdale, the curious rock knob known as Tom's Thumb stands out among the pinnacles of the McDowell Mountains.
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City HikesHike the Balanced Rock Trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022
Even in a terrain replete with natural sandblasted granite sculptures, Balanced Rock stands out.
City HikesTom’s Thumb Hike in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022
Visible from most of Scottsdale, the curious rock knob known as Tom's Thumb stands out among the pinnacles of the McDowell Mountains.
City HikesFountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve Hike
Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022
After decades of planning and construction, the roughly 1,000-acre preserve now occupies a mountainous sliver of space between manicured golf communities and the hiking hubs of Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
Hiking April 2022Hike the Balanced Rock Trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Mare CzinarMay 2, 2022
Even in a terrain replete with natural sandblasted granite sculptures, Balanced Rock stands out.
Hiking December 2022Hiking in the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve
Matthew JohnsonJuly 1, 2021
After decades of planning and construction, the roughly 1,000-acre preserve now occupies a mountainous sliver of space between manicured golf communities and the hiking hubs of Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain Regional Park.