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McDowell Sonoran Preserve trails

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Gateway Loop

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County > Scottsdale

Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. #Hiking #Running #MTB #Loop #Nature

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 758 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,388 ft

Tom's Thumb

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County > Scottsdale

Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,175 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,819 ft

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County > Scottsdale

Loop through McDowell Sonoran Preserve hike from Gateway Trailhead via Gateway Loop Trail. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Mountain #Desert

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 758 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,388 ft

Sunrise Trail to Sunrise Peak in McDowell Sonoran Preserve

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County > Scottsdale

The Sunrise Trail offers a scenic desert hike with sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains, Superstition Mountains, Four Peaks, and the Phoenix metropolitan area. The trail begins with a steady incline through classic Sonoran Desert terrain, where hikers can observe iconic saguaro cacti, unique rock…

Distance: 3.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,165 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,022 ft