If you’re into hiking the valley has dozens and dozens of great hikes, but a really popular one is called Tom’s Thumb near the McDowell Mountains. It is within a 20 minute drive of our Scottsdale dental office.

Tom’s Thumb – Scottsdale Area Hike

You need to bring lots of water as it is close to 3 hours of hiking, but stunning views, and you may run into a rattlesnake or two.

Directions To Tom’s Thumb From Rod Gore DDS In Scottsdale

Rod W. Gore DDS
8535 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Take N Perimeter Dr to E Princess Dr
51 s (0.3 mi)

Follow N Pima Rd and E Happy Valley Rd to Ranch Gate Rd
16 min (9.4 mi)

Continue on Ranch Gate Rd to your destination
7 min (2.8 mi)

Tom’s Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255