A icônica aventura de caminhada guiada pelo polegar de Tom em Scottsdale, Arizona





Descrição
Visite um marco icônico na Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. Veja as características geológicas e também a flora e a fauna exclusivas do deserto de Sonora. Vistas incríveis das Montanhas McDowell e áreas circundantes.
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Visite o marco mais emblemático da Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve! Passe sua manhã ou tarde em uma caminhada guiada por especialistas até a famosa formação Tom's Thumb na Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. Um guia local da Mad Desert Trekking irá recebê-lo no início da trilha e caminhar com você pelo incrível terreno do Deserto de Sonora. Durante o curso de sua caminhada, você será presenteado com características geológicas únicas, bem como flora e fauna nativas exclusivas do deserto de Sonora. Experimente este recurso incrível de perto e pessoalmente. Suba os ziguezagues e aprecie as vistas incríveis da Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve enquanto subimos até o famoso monólito de granito chamado Tom's Thumb. Uma vez no topo, você poderá explorar o terreno único ao redor do "Thumb" e ser presenteado com belas vistas de Scottsdale e arredores.
Experimente a energia do deserto na McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, a maior reserva municipal do mundo.
Scottsdale é uma cidade desértica no Arizona, a leste da capital do estado Phoenix. É conhecida por seus resorts de spa e campos de golfe, incluindo o TPC Scottsdale. Mais ao norte, trilhas serpenteiam pela McDowell Sonoran Preserve, uma paisagem desértica de colinas, formações rochosas e cactos. Perto está Taliesin West, antiga casa e estúdio do arquiteto Frank Lloyd Wright. A Cidade Velha de Scottsdale, no centro da cidade, tem edifícios da década de 1920 e oliveiras do século XIX.
Phoenix é a capital do estado do Arizona, no sudoeste dos Estados Unidos. Conhecido por seu sol o ano todo e temperaturas quentes, ele ancora uma extensa área metropolitana de várias cidades conhecida como Vale do Sol. É conhecida por resorts de spa sofisticados, campos de golfe projetados por Jack Nicklaus e casas noturnas vibrantes. Outros destaques incluem o Jardim Botânico do Deserto, exibindo cactos e inúmeras plantas nativas
Gateway Loop Trail é uma trilha circular de 4,4 milhas localizada em Scottsdale, Arizona, que apresenta belas flores silvestres e cactos e é classificada como moderada. A trilha é usada principalmente para caminhadas e mountain bike e é acessível durante todo o ano.
A trilha Marcus Landslide corre ao longo da borda leste da McDowell Sonoran Preserve até um enorme deslizamento de terra que os cientistas acreditam ter ocorrido há 500.000 anos. Estima-se que 194 milhões de pés cúbicos de rocha e vegetação deslizaram para fora do East End Peak, a segunda maior ocorrência conhecida no Arizona.
O Monumento Nacional do Deserto de Sonora contém exemplos magníficos da paisagem do deserto de Sonora. O monumento nacional é o mais biologicamente diverso dos desertos norte-americanos, e o monumento captura uma parcela significativa dessa diversidade. O aspecto mais marcante da comunidade vegetal dentro do monumento é a extensa floresta de cactos saguaro.
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Informações importantes
- Aceita animais de serviço
- Não recomendado para viajantes com problemas cardíacos
- Requer condicionamento físico muito alto
Avaliações(48)
Great time. Great hike for both the inexperienced and experienced, so take this hike. Curtis Whipple, hiking guide was fantastic. I would do this again.
I had the privilege of doing two hikes with these guys during a trip to the area for my son's wedding.I did a morning hike to Tom's Thumb which was about 3 1/2 hours round trip and then in the evening I did Quartz Trail for some amazing sunset views and that one was about 2 hours round trip. Both hikes were not easy, and as an avid hiker I would say they were both moderate, but I would rate the sunset hike harder due to the steeper climb and the fact you come down in the dark and I don't see so well at night 🤣. Both hiking guides, Jay and Henry, were amazing and knowledgeable guides whose sharing of local history and the area were great and made the hikes that extra bit enjoyable. Matt's (owner) communication was quick and his patience with me was endless while I finalized my plans. As an individual I would book again, and as a Travel Advisor I have zero hesitation sending my clients to Mad Desert Trekking knowing they will be in good hands
Rosie, two hikes, two guides and two totally different vibes! 🎒🌅 You absolutely crushed it, and we love that you tackled both Tom's Thumb with your guide Henry and the steep climb to Sunset Peak with your guide Jay. Thanks for the high praise and for trusting us with your son’s wedding-week adventures. It was fun recommending the perfect routes in the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix and Scottsdale. See you on the trail for round three! 🤙✨ — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🏜🦎☀️🌵
Curtis was amazing! Friendly, personable and knowledgeable. Entertaining conversation. He took great care of us with water, snacks and photographs. Would highly recommend to friends.
Eric, that’s what we call a five-star trail day! 🙌 We’re glad your guide Curtis took such great care of you, from the deep-dive conversations to making sure the water and snacks were always handy. Thanks for the shout-out, and we can't wait to guide your friends soon! 🥾✨ — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
We booked this adventure using Viator with Mad Desert Trekking. We had an amazing experience. Cha Cha reached out to us the day prior to confirm our reservation and make sure we had the correct meeting location. Once we arrived, we were given water and snacks for hike. Cha Cha was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and encouraging throughout the hike. We were so thankful she led us and allowed us to hike at our own pace. I highly recommend this hike and definitely ask for Cha Cha. You won’t be disappointed.
Catherine, your review is pure gold! 🌟 We are so stoked to hear you had an amazing time on the Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure in the McDowell Mountains. And, we’re thrilled that your guide Cha Cha made it the quintessential Sonoran Desert experience with her knowledge, encouragement and plenty of trail snacks! Thanks for recommending us to the world. We can't wait to trek with you again🌵🏜️ — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
If I could give six stars, I would! Doug led us on a spectacular hike. He was so very patient with us as we labored a bit and stopped frequently to take photos. We're both midwesterners in our 60s, so the trek was a little grueling but so worth it. Although being in "relatively good shape" is important, Doug allowed us to take our time. (It took us five hours vs. the advertised three.) It has been three days and our legs are still a little sore. Don't let that deter you, though. It is WELL WORTH the short-term pain. Doug was knowledgeable, courteous, cautious, funny, and easy-going. This is a must-do experience!
Great hike! I went solo with Jennifer the guide . She was so fun , and informative regarding all the various cactus, plants, and wildlife. The weather wasn’t the best ( rainy and 48 degrees) . Very unusual for this area, but Jennifer made it so enjoyable! I highly recommend this hike. 🥾🥾
Very scenic and a challenging climb. You should be in reasonable shape to make this trek. However it was great fun
Amazing hike up to Tom’s Thumb! While the trail is well marked, the experience was enhanced by having a guide as a solo hiker. Curtis was there to meet me at the trailhead and had water and snacks for the adventure. Lots of local knowledge and great pics. Would definitely book with Mad Desert Tracking again.
Mike was amazing guide for our hike today.. he took beautiful pictures and send them to us.he also dropped us to hotel on way back
Wow, thank you for the five stars! We're thrilled that Mike was an amazing guide for your Iconic Tom's Thumb Guided Hiking Adventure. Thanks for choosing us! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
Henry was outstanding and our experience was incredible. From the sunrise atmosphere to Henry's patient and encouraging attitude, my husband and I completed out first ever hike- Tom's Thumb! Henry was also super knowledgeable pointing out all of the landscape as far as the eye could see. We also loved receiving pictures aftwrwards. We would 1000% recommend Mad Desert Trekking.
Melanie, we're so glad you had such an incredible experience on the Iconic Tom's Thumb Guided Hiking Adventure with your guide Henry. We couldn't agree more that the views from the top are worth every step, and are stoked that his patience and encouragement made all the difference. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation and for letting Mad Desert Trekking be a memorable part of your trip to Phoenix! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵



