Phoenix Mcdowell / Wingate Pass / Bell Pass - Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
~E McDowell Foothills Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA,Scottsdale,Arizona
33.64920838, -111.85989062
11.4 miles N of Scottsdale, Arizona
Address: ~E McDowell Foothills Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
GPS: 33°38'57.2"N 111°51'35.6"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 9.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Advanced
Trail Type: Loop
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack

Mountain Bike

The trailhead has water, bathrooms, etc. The trail starts off shared with other short walking trails and such, then quickly becomes a steep and rocky ascent, with some nice flowing singletrack downhill on the backside before coming back around. The climb is challenging with the steepness and rock gardens all along the path. Other linked trails are the Tom's Thumb trail and the Dixie Mine. You can also take routes all the way out to the McDowell Loop and competivite tracks. 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 Scottsdale, Arizona

  1. Head north on N Scottsdale Rd toward E Indian School Rd (276 ft)
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E Indian School Rd (2.2 mi)
  3. Turn left to merge onto AZ-101 Loop N (10.5 mi)
  4. Take exit 36 to merge onto N Pima Rd toward Princess Dr (0.5 mi)
  5. Turn right to stay on N Pima Rd (0.6 mi)
  6. Turn right onto Legacy Blvd (1.2 mi)
  7. Turn right onto N Thompson Peak Pkwy (0.6 mi)
  8. Slight left toward E McDowell Foothills Dr (328 ft)
  9. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E McDowell Foothills Dr (0.1 mi)
  10. Turn right (302 ft)
  11. Turn left
    Destination will be on the right
    (305 ft)
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