Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd
Scottsdale, Arizona
| Address: | ~8840-8862 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, USA |
| GPS: |
33°44'29.4"N 111°53'16.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 22.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
This is desert highlands and a beautiful part of the Sonoran Desert. (not much left with all the development) There are some jeep trails here and this area is also used by ATV and dirt bikes. Most of them stay off the singletrack.From the parking area I head northeast and follow the powerlines along a jeep trail for a mile or so. It's a good warm up before you hit the singletrack. You'll see singletrack trails branching off of this jeep trail on the right that head out to several rock outcroppings in the distance. As you head toward these you will cross other trails. It's hard to get lost because you can always follow the powerlines or look at the many landmarks. Some trails are numbered.It's a great ride because as you ride north you are gradually gaining elevation on a trail that has a lot of short ups and downs through boulders. It takes some skill to be able to get good speed going down to clear the uphill part. Lots of shifting and braking. The ride back is downhill and like a rollercoaster! Let it rip! Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd
Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd is a singletrack mountain bike trail in North Scottsdale, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd bike trail in North Scottsdale.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/pima-rd-and-dynamite-blvd/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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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Scottsdale, Arizona
- Head north on N Scottsdale Rd toward E Indian School Rd (276 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E Indian School Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto AZ-101 Loop N (10.5 mi)
- Take exit 36 to merge onto N Pima Rd toward Princess Dr (0.5 mi)
- Turn right to stay on N Pima Rd (0.7 mi)
- Keep right to stay on N Pima Rd (6.0 mi)
- Turn right onto E Dynamite Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N 91st St (207 ft)
- Turn left to stay on N 91st St (344 ft)
- Turn left onto E Dynamite BlvdDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
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