Coming Soon: a real Tom's Thumb trailhead

Word has it that Tom's Thumb will be easier to access soon. This is one hike that I've always wanted to do but have not gotten past the unpaved roads Blue (my car) needs to travel on to get there.

The new trailhead will provide parking for 120 cars in addition to restrooms, ramadas, and horse access/amenities. The City of Scottsdale and McDowell Sonoran Conservancy will be the main players in making this come to life within the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Work on the Tom's Thumb Trailhead is expected to begin in 2011 and take 9 months to complete. So by this time next year we may be headed that way to check it out!

City of Scottsdale Project Overview
Article from The Arizona Republic
One hiker's account