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  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Scottsdale
  5. McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Southern Region
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“A gradual connector trail from the Gateway Loop Trail to the Quartz Trail. ”

Tom Dobson
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Miles

2.4

KM

Point to Point

1,970' 600 m

High

1,652' 504 m

Low

5' 2 m

Up

323' 98 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

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Features Birding · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail is accessed either from the Quartz Trail or the Gateway Loop Trail and connects the two.

About a mile down the Gateway Loop Trail's southern half, and about a mile south of the saddle, turn south and follow the well appointed signage. Continue through the open bajada and then down a dry, shady wash.

This trail is a mile and a half long and follows the fence line at the western edge of the park.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Scottsdale

Shared By:

Tom Dobson
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  3.5 from 2 votes

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in McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Southern Region

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in Arizona

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