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McDOWELL SONORANPRESERVE TRAILS
CITY OF SCOTTSDALE’S
hour
s
Remaining in the Preserve outside of these hoursis unlawful.
Sunrise to Sunset
gene
ral r
ules
trai
l saf
ety
— Be considerate of other trail users - you are all here for the same reason.
— Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic.
— All trail users should yield to horses.
— Bicyclists should yield to all other users.
— When approaching horses, make your presence knoof the rider.
— Always travel at safe speeds.
— Do not use trails when wet or muddy.
TRAIL GUIDEName
Length(mi / km) m)
Elev. Change
104 St 80 / 24136 St 804 / 241
Bell Pass 1202 / 361Anasazi Spur
Desert Park
Feldspar
Caballo
Equestrian Bypass
0.4 / 0.63.1 / 5.0
0.7 / 1.20.3 / 1.2
3.6 / 5.8
1.0 / 1.60.5 / 0.72.6 / 4.22.3 / 3.60.2 / 0.31.4 / 2.21.5 / 2.41.3 / 2.14.9 / 7.81.1 / 1.82.2 / 3.50.3 / 0.50.3 / 0.5
1.0 / 1.6
2.4 / 3.8
East End 1041 / 312
137 / 4241 / 12
625 / 188
234 / 70168 / 51
380 / 114280 / 85
26 / 8192 / 58325 / 98549 / 165
1104 / 331259 / 78307 / 92
55 / 1756 / 17
Bajada 43 / 1359 / 18
606 / 182
Lookout
Horseshoe 101 / 30Levee
Lost Dog
Old Jeep
Quartz
Saguaro Loop
ParadiseProspector
Ringtail
Taliesin
Tom’s Thumb 1363 / 409
Windmill
Saguaro Trail
Sunrise 1095 / 329431 / 129
Windgate Pass 858 / 257113 / 34
Thompson Peak Rd 2.2 / 3.5 1614 / 484
Gateway Loop
Rock Knob
Mesquite Canyon
Easiest
Easy
Moderate
Moderately Difficult
Difficult
Extremely Difficult
Marcus Land Slide
Difficulty
71 / 21
Grade NOTE: Please take extra
temperatures and/orhumidity are high.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve 480-312-7013
McDowell SonoranConservancy480-998-7971McDowellSonoran.org
— Stay on designated and posted trails.— No smoking, fireworks, or open flame.— No motor vehicles, including electric bikes.
owners must possess a waste container & immediately
— Do not disturb wildlife or alter, deface, place orremove any materials, including rocks, animals or
— No alcohol or glass containers.
— Bring ample water and a cell phone.— Be aware of extreme heat:
— Wear sturdy footwear.— Tell a friend or family member where you are going
and when you plan to return.— Leave valuables at home, or lock them out of view in
your trunk.
3.1 / 5.05.0 / 8.0
4.4 / 7.0
0.7 / 1.1
1.3 / 2.0
0.4 / 0.63.2 / 5.10.5 / 0.81.6 / 2.50.8 / 1.3
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No horses or bikes.
Wear light colored clothing, a hat, & suncreen.Leave your dog at home.
— Sound travels far in the desertenvironment, so please speak quietly.
Southern Region - Spring 2018
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Saguaro Loop Trail
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Pass Trl.
BellPass
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Saguaro
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104th St. Trail1 04th
S t. Trail
EquestrianBypass Trail
DesertParkTrail
ParadiseTrail
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Levee Trail
DesertParkTrail
Crossover
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104th/Bell Trailhead (1,690')
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Overflow
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Trails
Scenic PointsEm
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Inset #1 - Gatew
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Map D
ate: Spring 2018
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ll rights reserved. Not for resale.
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Trails
Scenic PointsEm
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Inset #2 - Tom's Thum
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Map D
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Note: Trail segm
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Interpretive signs
alongthe M
arcus Landslide Trailhave been provided througha grant from
the McD
owell
Sonoran C
onservancy.
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ate Rd.
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aps of
trailsto
the north go
to:scottsdaleaz.gov andsearch
"preserve"
Fee required
to enter
McD
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t. R
egional P
ark.For m
ap or more info go to:
maricopa.gov/parks
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Map Date: Spring 2018 Trails of the City of Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve City of Scottsdale, AZ
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Quart
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Ringta
il Trail
Prospector Trail
Sunrise Trail
DesertPark Trail
Taliesin Trail
Windmill
Trail
Parad
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Trail
BellPass
Trail
Windgate
Pass
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Lost D og Wash Tr a il
Quartz T
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Ring tailTr ail
Sunris
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Sunrise Trail
136th Street Spur
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Peak Spur
Quartz Trail
BellPa
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Trail
OldJee p
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Gateway Loop Trail
Lost Dog Wash Trai l
Gateway
LoopTrai l
Tom'sThumb
Trail
Tom'sThumb Trail
East End Trail
Tho m p son Pea k Road (
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WestWorld Trail
WestWorld Trail
104th
St. T
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Saguaro Trail Saguaro Loop Trail
Ana sazi
Spur
Marcus Landslide Trail
Rock Knob Trail
104th St. Trail
W indgate P ass Trail
MesquiteCnyn
Trl
Feldspar T rail
Caball o Trail
Boulder Trail
Pembe rton Trai l
Rock Kno b Trail
Bluff Trail
Tonto Tank Trail
Pemberton Trail
Stoneman Wash Trail
Tom'
s T
humb Trl
Dixie Mine Trail
Dixie Mine Trail
Sonoran Tra il
Sonoran Trail
Wester n Loop T r l
PromenadeTrail
Coachwhip Trail
Coachwh ip Trail
Levee Trail
Gateway Loop Trail
Andrews-Kinsey Trail
Andrews-Kinsey Trail
Gooseneck Tra il
Marcus
Horseshoe Trail
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Windgate Pass
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The Lookout
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Gateway to the
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
104th/Bell Trailhead
WestWorldTrailhead
QuartzTrailhead
McDowell Mountain
Ranch
Rd.
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Ringtail Trailhead
136th St. Trailhead
SunriseTrailhead
Thom
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Peak
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TaliesinOverlook
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Stree
t
128th
Stree
t
136th
St.
Frank Lloyd Wright
Bell Rd.
Scottsdale
McDowell
Sonoran
Fountain
HillsPreserve
Rock Knob
128th
Stree
t
To Ranch Gate Rd.and Dynamite Blvd.
See Inset #1 on Reverse
See Inset #1 on Reverse
Cactus Road
Lost DogOverlook
Blvd.
Park
Regional
McDowell
Mountain
/ (2,460')(3,069')
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(3,969')
(3,995')(3,910')
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(3,031')(2,714')
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(1,739')(1,755')
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No Horses orBikes on 136thStreet Spur
Gateway - 18333 N. Thompson Pk. Pkwy.Lost Dog Wash - 12601 N. 124th St.Quartz - 10215 E. McDowell Mt. Ranch Rd.Ringtail - 12300 block of N. 128th St.Sunrise - 12101 N. 145th WayTom's Thumb - 23015 N. 128th St.WestWorld - 15939 N. 98th St.
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See Inset #2 on Reverse
Preserve Scenic View(2,940')
Fee Required to enterMcD. Mt. Regional Park.For map or more info goto: Maricopa.gov/parks
Fee Required to enterMcD. Mt. Regional Park.For map or more info goto: Maricopa.gov/parks
For map or more info onFtn. Hills Preserve go to:fh.az.gov/trails-preserve.aspx
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Trails
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Scenic Points
Emergency Markers
Maricopa Trail *! ! ! ! !
These markers are located on sign posts thoughout the Preserve,and are labeled on the map. Each marker has a unique set of letters and numbers. If you need help, reference the nearest marker toassist emergency personnel in identifying your location.
EMERGENCY MARKERS
TRAIL SEGMENT LENGTHSThe trails on this map are comprised of segments divided betweenemergency markers. Each segment is labeled with the length inmiles, rounded to the nearest tenth. As you plan your journey, addthe segment lengths together to determine your route length.
ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVELPoints on this map are labeled with the elevation above sea level.Use these labels to understand the elevation gain or loss along thetrail segments you plan to travel. This will give you an idea of therelative difficulty of those trail segments.* MARICOPA TRAILThe Maricopa Trail is a 242 mile long trail that loops the PhoenixMetro area and links nine of Maricopa County's Regional Parks. Inthis area of the Preserve, various Preserve trails carry the MaricopaTrail designation. For more info: Maricopa.gov/parks/MaricopaTrail
Notice: This map is for general information purposes only. The City of Scottsdale does not warrant its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. Trails, boundaries and
other locations are approximate and subject to change. Copyright 2018 City of Scottsdale, Arizona.
All rights reserved. Not for resale.
For maps of the trailsto the north go to:
ScottsdaleAZ.gov andsearch "Preserve"
Do Not Park on Streets in thisarea. If parking lots are full, go
to the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead.You can access the west end
of the Sunrise Trail from there.
Via Linda
MCDOWELL SONORANPRESERVE