Lousley Hill Trail
LOUSLEY HILL: McDowell Mountain Regional Park. A hiker and his dog look out over the Verde River Valley Finding a quiet place in McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills isn’t always easy. With its long, flowing trails the 21,099-acre Maricopa County park in Fountain Hills is popular with mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians. A rock stack marks the summit of Lousley Hill Outfitted with camp sites, picnic areas, playgrounds and family-friend amenities and events, the park is a very busy place in Arizona’s cooler months. Still, solitude can be found, if you know where to look. The area is recovering from a 1996 wildfire The 1.2-mile Lousley Hill Trail is an under-the-radar gem that’s perfect for escaping the crowds. The quiet trail offers easy access, a mild climb and scenic vistas of the Verde River Valley, McDowell Mountains and distant wilderness peaks. From the trailhead, a short access path crosses a sandy wash shaded by a mesquite trees to connect with the loop porti