McDowell Sonoran Preserve trails

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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: 6.0 Km • Elevation gain: 355 m • Maximum elevation: 921 m

Gateway Loop

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County > Scottsdale

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

Distance: 7.1 Km • Elevation gain: 231 m • Maximum elevation: 728 m

Tom's Thumb

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County > Scottsdale

Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 6.5 Km • Elevation gain: 358 m • Maximum elevation: 1,164 m

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: 6.2 Km • Elevation gain: 231 m • Maximum elevation: 728 m