Overview

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The Red Tailed Hawk Trail in Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye, Arizona, is a 0.6-mile loop designed for accessibility and educational engagement. This easy, paved trail accommodates wheelchairs and strollers, making it suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities. Along the path, interpretive signs provide information about the Sonoran Desert's native plants and wildlife, enhancing the experience for nature enthusiasts. The trail is dog-friendly, with leashed pets welcome, and amenities such as restrooms and picnic areas are available at the nearby trailhead. Seasonal events, like the "Elves on the Trail" scavenger hunt during the holidays, add a playful element for families and children. Open daily from sunrise to sunset, the Red Tailed Hawk Trail offers a brief yet enriching outdoor experience without any entry fee.

Trail Condition: Class 0 (Trail is paved. No elevation gain.)

Time: 15-30 minutes

Length: 0.5 mile loop

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Closest City or Region: Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye, Arizona

Coordinates: 33.483606, -112.559248

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February 22, 2025 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye,

Story

After Vulture Peak, I went to Skyline Regional Park. I hiked a loop trail up to the peak and around the mountain. That trip included portions of the Quartz Mine Trail, the Skyline Crest Trail, and the Mountain Wash Trail. As I was nearing the summit, Tara called, and we talked for most of an hour while I laid down in the shade and rested. 

Still at Skyline Regional Park, I walked around the Red-tailed Hawk Interpretive Trail. They had a bunch of interpretive signs of the different desert plants and animals. I liked the information but did not like that the trail required you to backtrack lots of sections in order to see everything because there was no continuous loop through everything.

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