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Pemberton Trail

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  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Fountain Hills
  5. McDowell Mountain Regional Park
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15.7

Miles

25.3

KM
Singletrack

2,476' 755 m

High

1,826' 557 m

Low

770' 235 m

Up

768' 234 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

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Land Manager: Maricopa County Parks

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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 7 votes

#7

in McDowell Mountain Regional Park

#10456

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  4.1 from 7 votes
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#7

in McDowell Mountain Regi…

#276

in Arizona

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Pemberton Loop, starting from the Tom's Thumb Parking Lot on the west side, running clockwise.
Dec 10, 2017 near Rio Verde, AZ
Cruisin' down Rock Knob Trail
May 27, 2014 near Rio Verde, AZ
Pemberton 15 mile trail out out Fountain Hills. 38 min video of my 1hr 6 min ride. Well groomed fun trail! Awesome weather late March 2019
Mar 31, 2019 near Rio Verde, AZ
Jackass Junction after the 2023 Diamond Fire.
Sep 25, 2023 near Rio Verde, AZ
Enjoying the view
Dec 27, 2020 near Rio Verde, AZ
Four Peaks from Scenic Trail at McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Sep 26, 2019 near Rio Verde, AZ

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Feb 28, 2024
Daniel Roberts
15.6mi
Sep 23, 2023
Tom Riddle
The northwest part of this trail was burned by the Diamond Fire in June 2023. The trail remains in good shape. The signs are all intact. 15mi — 2h 00m
Mar 20, 2023
Chris Ledgerwood
Bekah and I's first Arizona trail. Mostly pedaling. Green, beautiful scenery and flowers. — 1h 00m
Feb 27, 2022
Edgar Zakarian
Moderate climb and moderate descend. The trail is scenic and worth keeping your head up and entrance the nature. — 12h 00m
Dec 30, 2021
Nate C
May 16, 2020
Joe McCabe
Jan 5, 2020
Chris Hamlin
2h 07m
Dec 22, 2019
Krista White
Trail in decent condition! Fun and flowy compared to Southern Utah (home). Locals seem to ride the loop clockwise due to rocky section... 15.7mi — 2h 30m

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