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LAKE PLEASANT
LOCATION:  Central Arizona
HIKE STARTS:  Pipeline Trailhead South
HIKE ENDS:  Pipeline Trailhead South
TOTAL DISTANCE:  1.4 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  In and Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Pipeline Canyon Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Light
TRIP TYPE:  Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Lake Pleasant Regional Park

HIGHLIGHTS:  At approximately 120,000 acres, Maricopa County is home to the largest regional park system in the United States. All trails within the Maricopa County Park System are for non-motorized use only and ten parks in the system circle the metropolitan area and all are within a 45-minute drive from downtown Phoenix.

This backtrack hike is at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park north of Phoenix. It follows the Pipeline Canyon Trail down to a floating bridge over the lake, then returns to the trailhead. On the trail, there are cactus that exceed 30 feet in height and excellent views of the surrounding desert and of Lake Pleasant. The trail is well marked, well maintained and is a great way to spend an hour or more if you want to hike the entire 2 mile (4 mile roundtrip) route. Due to intense heat, and a tight schedule I opted for an abbreviated trip - but it's enjoyable either way.  

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MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike on the Pipeline Canyon Trail:  April 29, 2008
bullet click to view a trip report from this hike at Lake Pleasant:  April 29, 2008 (password required)
bullet click to view maps of this hike on the Pipeline Canyon Trail: area map, detailed map (password required), park map
bulletclick for the Southwestern Trail discussion forum for hikers and backpackers
bulletclick to access the guidebook Appalachian Trail: Pennsylvania which has details on this destination
bulletclick for more Arizona hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick to view a printable Word document for this hike to Lake Pleasant
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