Dreamy Draw Recreation Area

Elite '08

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Megan M.

Phoenix, AZ

This is a great place if you have a dog and want to hike with your dog. The trails aren't too rocky, the elevation changes gradually, and the trails are wide enough to pull off and have a water break or let others pass.

There are two ways to enter the park: One is off the 51 and Northern. This is the main entrance. Another place to check out is off 40th Street. Exit from the 51 off Shea and turn left onto 40th St. Follow the road until it ends at the entrance to the park. The trails that start here tend not to see the highway and are less crowded. I think mountain bikers tend to use this entrance more.

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Elite '08

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Jake D.

Phoenix, AZ

Nice place for a quick afternoon hike if you don't feel like driving too far out of town.  I went a couple weekends ago and parking was ok, but if I remember correctly that will change as the temps get warmer and warmer.  I do agree that turning a corner and seeing/hearing the highway can be a buzzkill, but if you hike far enough you can get away from it.

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Elite '08

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Kelly B.

Phoenix, AZ

This is a great place to do some easy walking/hiking.  Not nearly as strenuous as Piestawa Peak and not as crowded.

The area is clean and the air is fresh.  Plus, there is a good chance you'll see some wildlife (hawks, rabbits, insects, ect.).  Plenty of parking and a few ramadas with picnic tables.

-1 star because, at points, you can still see the highway... but once you get past the first couple hills it's like you are in the middle of nowhere.

(Directions:  Exit the SR-51 at Northern and head east to the parking area.  The Yelp map shows the incorrect location.)

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