The Trails at Desert Mountain
The Trails at Desert Mountain China Wall Loop At the risk of inciting an uproar, be warned--I�m about to write about private hiking trails. I hear you. What? Why? Don�t tease me! In fact, I wrestled with this one myself, and ultimately decided that although only residents and invited guests may hike on The Trails at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, the story of their development is an inspiration. A Sugar Sumac tree shades a trail Many of us traipse along Arizona trails never giving a thought about how they got there or who takes care of them. Desperados Trail Scouts prep to lead guided hikes Some hikers I�ve encountered believe that tax dollars and some mysterious well-funded branch of government plans, builds and hires the magic fairies who fix damage and haul out dog poop and trash. Although some trails are within the domain of federal, state and city governments, they may also receive additional support non-profit agencies and volunteers. Other trails...