McDowell Mountain Park - Mountain Bike near Fort McDowell, Arizona
~Pemberton Trail, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA,Fort McDowell,Arizona
33.6907429, -111.71844812
4.5 miles NW of Fort McDowell, Arizona
Address: ~Pemberton Trail, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA
GPS: 33°41'26.7"N 111°43'6.4"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 13.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Type: Loop
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack

Mountain Bike

This trail is great. It is not as rocky as other Phoenix area trails( ie: Trail 100, National, Estrella Mtn Park). Twisty singletrack on rolling contour. The surface consists of small pebbles which make a nice ripping sound as you careen through the turns. These are one way loops, there are three total. The sport, technical, and long loop. Distances are ~ 3 , 3 , 6.5. Enjoy. Courtesy of Singletracks.com

Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Fort McDowell, Arizona

  1. Head west on Ba Hon Nah Rd toward N Ft McDowell Rd (72 ft)
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Ft McDowell Rd (1.1 mi)
  3. Turn right onto E Yavapai Rd (1.2 mi)
  4. Continue onto E San Marcus Dr (390 ft)
  5. Turn right onto N El Pueblo Blvd (1.2 mi)
  6. Turn right onto N Fountain Hills Blvd (0.3 mi)
  7. Continue onto E McDowell Mountain Rd (3.6 mi)
  8. Turn left onto McDowell Mountain Park Dr (3.1 mi)
  9. Turn right onto N Shallmo Dr (0.8 mi)
  10. Turn left (200 ft)
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