Sunrise
Scottsdale, Arizona
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33°36'0.2"N 111°48'44.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Sweet little loop! Gradual climb with some fun descent and nice views of Scottsdale and Phoenix. Watch out for Cacti and drink lots of water, it's very exposed and the Sun is relentless. I think this is a fairly new trail so please be kind to hikers, so we can keep this trail open to bikes. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Sunrise
Sunrise is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Scottsdale, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Sunrise bike trail in Scottsdale.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/sunrise/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 (6.0 mi)
- Take exit 41 for Shea Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Shea Blvd (signs for Shea Boulevard) (4.5 mi)
- Turn left onto N 124th St (1.1 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight (367 ft)
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