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Steady, packed, but sandy singletrack which turns into a decent rocky climb.


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Map Key

3.6

Miles

5.8

KM

Singletrack

2,432' 741 m

High

1,698' 517 m

Low

735' 224 m

Up

17' 5 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Desert Park Trail runs from the McDowell Sonoran Preserve north and loops back providing access to Gateway Loop Trail, Windgate Pass Trail and Tom's Thumb Trail. The west portion of the trail (runs N/S) is cruisey, mellow and hard-packed. The eastern portion (runs W/E) begins sandy and packed, then turns into a steady, rockier climb.

This trail is a fun return route to the parking lot from the neighboring Gateway Loop Trail. As with many trails in the vicinity, it has a potential for wildlife sightings.

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B. Miner

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#1,154

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Trailhead at daybreak.
Oct 19, 2016 near Fountai…, AZ
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Nov 29, 2023
David Svenson
Apr 7, 2021
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Jan 11, 2021
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Dec 29, 2020
Corey Pedersen
Oct 29, 2017
Robson Grubba
Feb 12, 2017
C Wade
Oct 6, 2016
Colin Pollock
Very rocky. Hard to get a flow. Most of the trail is in a wash. Not really a trail as no trail building other than mile markers is evident. 5.4mi — 0h 49m
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