42 Horseback Trails near Gateway Loop
first prev 1 2 3 next lastShowing Horseback Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of E McDowell Foothills Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA City, Zip, or Address
Gateway and Tom's Thumb Loop Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.1 miles NEA roughly 10.5-mile loop linking Gateway, Bell Pass, and Windgate trails in Scottsdale — featuring a steep Bell Pass climb with views described simply as amazing.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.4 miles NEA short, fun singletrack full of quick turns shaped by washes and rocks — javelinas, deer, and the occasional bobcat add wildlife thrills near Scottsdale.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.7 miles NENamed for geographer Melvin Marcus, this trail winds through an ancient McDowell Mountain landslide with sweeping Superstition and Mazatzal mountain views and boulder-filled formations.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.5 miles NA 3.5-mile out-and-back through Sonoran Desert switchbacks with 1,300 feet of elevation gain, panoramic mountain views, and abundant wildlife including quail, javelina, and mountain lions.
Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb
Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.9 miles NA wide, semi-paved half-mile loop honors a McDowell Sonoran Conservancy pioneer with interpretive plaques, desert views, and a shaded picnic area — perfect for all ages.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
8.1 miles NEA 2.2-mile beginner-to-intermediate loop trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, winding through a hoodoo canyon to a vantage point with views of Weaver's Needle at Fremont Saddle.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
8.9 miles SWA 10.7-mile wilderness trail through the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with great valley views, gentle climbs, nice singletrack, and only 200 feet of elevation gain — very beginner friendly.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 2.6 mi
L.V. Yates Trail (#8)
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles SWA rocky, technical trail near Phoenix with large rocks and gullies from torrential rains — two ravines separated by saddles with no ridge hiking, some hike-a-bike sections.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
L.V. Yates to "Two Bit" Peak Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles SWAn unmarked Phoenix preserve loop where some trails require navigation skills — best in spring after rainfall, with beautiful surrounding scenery and no water or shade on route.
Hike, Horseback
Scarlett Canyon
Phoenix, Arizona
10.4 miles WAn unmarked 3-mile loop around a desert mountain with ever-changing views, an old fenced mine on the north side, and optional summit scrambling on rocky, loose gravel.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb 1.3 mi
Dreamy Draw Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
11.3 miles SWA short desert loop through a Sonoran Desert wash with native plants, resident coyotes and rabbits, spring wildflowers, and Piestewa Peak views — restrooms at the trailhead.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.4 mi
Mohave Trail (#200)
Phoenix, Arizona
11.7 miles SWA swift 0.6-mile one-way hike with a 300-foot elevation gain up switchbacks to a private summit view in Phoenix's Mountain Preserve — a quick escape from the crowds near Piestewa Peak.
Hike, Horseback 4.6 mi
Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A)
Phoenix, Arizona
12.7 miles SWA technical, skin-on-rocks singletrack loop in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves — a 4.8-mile advanced loop with great Sonoran Desert views from the Dreamy Draw area.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Arizona Canal Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
12.9 miles SWMulti-purpose paved canal trails stretching from the Pima Indian Reservation to Glendale, tucked away from city traffic with underpasses, architecture, and space to bike, jog, walk, or ride horses.
Hike, Horseback
Murphy Bridle Path Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
13.3 miles SWHorseback near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback
Sidewinder, Apache Vista, Ocotillo Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
13.4 miles NWA well-maintained, well-signed desert loop with near-perfect views in the Sonoran Preserve — include the summit for a 2.5-mile moderate workout.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Ocotillo/Ridgeback/Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
13.4 miles NWA great moderate loop through classic Sonoran Desert scenery with a summit option, gorgeous views, and multiple access points — bring at least 2 liters of water.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Apache Wash Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
13.5 miles NWHorseback and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback, Mountain Bike
Hawk's Nest Trail and Dixie Mountain Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
15.0 miles NWA moderate connector trail in Phoenix's Sonoran Preserve that links the trailhead to Desert Tortoise Trail and Dixie Mountain Loop — good hiking boots recommended.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Dixie Mountain Loop with Two Summits
Phoenix, Arizona
15.0 miles NWHike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
