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    “Easy but interesting”

    I prefer a bit of a challenge when hiking, so this trail was way too easy for me. However, I'm sure... read more

    Reviewed 21 February 2018
    Sandmonster2014
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    Vancouver, Canada
    “Jay Says”

    This is one of our very favorite hikes. The mountains and boulders surrounding the fairly easy... read more

    Reviewed 30 January 2018
    400Jay
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    Bemidji, Minnesota
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    4.5
    30 reviews
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    “rock formations” (3 reviews)
    “easy hike” (3 reviews)
    “crushed stone” (2 reviews)
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    Reviewed 21 February 2018
    Easy but interesting

    I prefer a bit of a challenge when hiking, so this trail was way too easy for me. However, I'm sure a lot of folks would enjoy it. The scenery is beautiful, you see some very cool rock formations and interpretative signs. Nice outing for...More

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    Reviewed 30 January 2018
    Jay Says

    This is one of our very favorite hikes. The mountains and boulders surrounding the fairly easy trail, make it breath taking, no matter how many times we travel it. The trails in Tom’s Thumb park are clean, wide, and smooth. The trailhead building is clean,...More

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    Reviewed 21 April 2017
    Very quiet and great to think

    not too crowded - pretty views around good road to get there. Friendly rabbits in early time:) Scent of herbs and plants... ....the best

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    Reviewed 13 April 2017
    Very Nice Hike

    My wife & I hiked this with my brother & his wife. Excellent hike, fairly easy unless you're old & out of shape like some of us! We spent about 3 hrs. round trip, lots of rest stops and grazing at the rock formations! Pretty...More

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    Reviewed 8 April 2017 via mobile
    A must hike in the preserve

    This is consider the central region of the McDowell preserve. I love the view of other mountain afar. You don't get the same view hiking the southern region of the preserve. The Marcus landing is a nice easy 3 mile hike, perfect for all member...More

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    Reviewed 26 February 2017
    Interesting hike

    Enter from Tom's Tumb Trailhead. Caution-no water available. A number of good photo opportunities as you walk.

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    Reviewed 13 February 2017
    Geologic Fun

    The Marcus Landslide trail is great for many reasons.......relatively moderate terrain, diversity of plants but one of the main reasons I like it is for the geological aspects that are presented on the trail from hoodoos to washes to landslides. Have hiked it many times...More

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    Reviewed 10 January 2017
    Hikers, You Must Try This!

    We love hiking this trail with its informative trailside information signs about geology. Some of the rock formations are mushroom-like and now we know why. The trail offers a variety of topography, but none so challenging that turned us away (we are senior hikers and...More

    Ask Nancy R about Marcus Landslide Trail
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    Reviewed 3 January 2017
    Absolutely Breath Taking Views

    We always take our out-of-town guests on this trail. The trail is relatively flat with great panoramic views. There are a number of spots where signs describe the rock formations so it's educational as well. Parking is easy. There are bathrooms where the trail begins....More

    Ask Ellen F about Marcus Landslide Trail
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    Reviewed 13 October 2016
    great hike for families, scout troops, etc

    I have been hiking this trail for a few years now. I put together a photo display to show everyone what to expect as you come to the marcus landslide Trail. It has such interesting rock formations, about 15 interpretive signs throughout the trail, and...More

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