125 Mountain Bike Trails near Mcdowell Ranch Skatepark
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Taliesin/Quartz Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.4 miles SA quick loop through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with a couple of difficult climbs, a cool viewpoint, and flowing singletrack with jump and transition opportunities.
Mountain Bike
Gateway Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
1.5 miles NA steep, rocky ascent from a well-equipped trailhead with water and bathrooms, linking to Tom's Thumb, Wingate Pass, and Bell Pass trails in the McDowell Mountains.
Mountain Bike
Phoenix Mcdowell / Wingate Pass / Bell Pass
Scottsdale, Arizona
1.6 miles NA challenging Scottsdale mountain bike trail with a steep rocky ascent from a well-equipped trailhead and flowing singletrack descents, with links to Tom's Thumb, Dixie Mine, and the McDowell Loop.
Mountain Bike
Tom's Thumb to Bell Pass
Scottsdale, Arizona
1.6 miles NHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike
Gateway and Tom's Thumb Loop Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
1.6 miles NA 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
Inspiration Point
Scottsdale, Arizona
1.6 miles NA wooded canyon with mixed trail and campground options — take it as a loop or a top-to-bottom shuttle mountain bike ride through beautiful scenery near Logan, Utah.
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
1.9 miles NA 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
Indian Bend Bike Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
3.0 miles SAn 11-mile paved urban greenway past parks, lakes, and golf courses — lush, green, and surprisingly scenic for Scottsdale's desert setting, wheelchair-accessible and pet-friendly.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Sunrise
Scottsdale, Arizona
3.6 miles SEA sweet little loop trail in Scottsdale with a gradual climb, fun descent, and nice views of Scottsdale and Phoenix — watch out for cacti and bring plenty of water on this exposed, sun-baked ride.
Mountain Bike
Tom's Thumb Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
6.0 miles NEA 4.7-mile out-and-back hike in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve with 1,200 feet of elevation gain to a unique thumb-shaped granite rock formation — pet friendly, but no water on trail.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
6.0 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
Tonto Pass
Fountain Hills, Arizona
7.4 miles EA counterclockwise Pemberton loop that climbs 5.25 miles before turning right to Tonto Pass for a fun, all-downhill return — a rewarding desert mountain bike experience.
Mountain Bike 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.8 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 7.1 mi
Trail 100
Phoenix, Arizona
7.8 miles SWA 14-mile out-and-back hike and MTB trail through Phoenix Mountain Preserve with 1,570 feet of elevation, easy-to-follow markers, cacti, wildflowers, and several side paths to explore.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd
Scottsdale, Arizona
8.0 miles NA Scottsdale desert ride through Sonoran highlands with powerline jeep trail warmup, singletrack through boulders and rock outcroppings, and a rollercoaster downhill on the way back.
Mountain Bike
Coachwhip Trail Loop
Fountain Hills, Arizona
8.3 miles EA multi-trail loop at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and McDowell Sonoran Preserve near Fountain Hills, weaving through Granite Trail, Coachwhip Trail, Dixie Mine Trail, and Pemberton Trail with connections to many spur trails.
Mountain Bike 4.6 mi
Mystery Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
8.5 miles SWTechnical rock trail, wash crossings, and climbs on the Mystery Loop in Phoenix's North Mountain Preserve — connects to Trail 100 and Christiansen, Perl Charles, and Irregular Link trails for extended adventures.
Mountain Bike 2.6 mi
L.V. Yates Trail (#8)
Phoenix, Arizona
8.6 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
Fountain Park Trail
Fountain Hills, Arizona
8.8 miles EA well-groomed ridge trail in Fountain Hills with Fountain Park views to the west and Four Peaks to the northeast — great for family hikes.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Wagner-Granite-Bluff Trails
Scottsdale, Arizona
9.0 miles NEHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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