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Thondum Wihom Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenix, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 100 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thondum Wihom Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hikers and bikers traverse this canyon trail, which is known for its views.
What runners say about Thondum Wihom Trailhead
“Less transited than the neighboring Mormon trail and slightly easier, so it is ideal for when you want a bit of peace and quiet as well as s decent workout and great views”
“Less transited than the neighboring Mormon trail and slightly easier, so it is ideal for when you want a bit of peace and quiet as well as s decent workout and great views”
Beautiful trail, extremely easy to miss from the road while driving; there isn't a parking lot, just a little patch of bare ground to park in. It begins with a short stretch of trail between chain link fence and some backyards before you get to the truly scenic part. Steep in parts with difficult terrain, extra rocky.
I wish there were better parking, but this is a great South Mountain trail. It can be very busy with mountain bikes at some times, though.
Really nice trail. It is a moderate difficulty hike, but its not too hard. Youll get in a great workout and some scenic views.
Love this trail, as the visitor traffic is light, and the views of downtown Phoenix framed through the canyons of South Mountain are glorious. We got in a leisurely two mile loop in two hours on the not very rough trail. We saw a group with a small dog, and the dog seemed to be handling the trail just fine.
Trail conditions & character
“Less transited than the neighboring Mormon trail and slightly easier, so it is ideal for when you want a bit of peace and quiet as well as s decent workout and great views”
“Beautiful trail, extremely easy to miss from the road while driving; there isn't a parking lot, just a little patch of bare ground to park in.”
“We saw a group with a small dog, and the dog seemed to be handling the trail just fine.”
“Less transited than the neighboring Mormon trail and slightly easier, so it is ideal for when you want a bit of peace and quiet as well as s decent workout and great views”
Plan your run at Thondum Wihom Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance100 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitephoenix.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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