We accessed this trail by taking N. 40th Street until it ends at the trail head parking lot. You can plug "9200 N. 40th Street, Phoenix AZ" into your GSP for guided directions.
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You’ll find bathrooms, covered picnic tables and the trail head sign in the lot (see the picture below for the trail head sign).
Our hike started around 6:00 am and the weather was pleasant and cool, gradually warming up as the day progressed. The LV Yates trail is wide and gradual, a great trail for beginners or for those looking for a less strenuous day out.
Eventually there is a small fork in the trail, you can go straight to Trail 100 (this is a strenuous trek that might be hard on your dogs paws), or right to Trail 8. If you take Trail 8, and veer left, you will move further into the mountain on an easy path.
In the distance, you can see a giant piece of snowy quartz standing in contrast against the mountain. Keep going and you’ll reach a bench, if you look to your left, there is a small “trail” (more like a less-traveled path) that will take you to the quartz.
*A word of caution here, be sure to keep your pet close and watch (and listen) for snakes. Any path that’s less traveled is more likely to have wildlife utilizing it, so be vigilant.*
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