Gateway Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
| Address: | ~E McDowell Foothills Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA |
| GPS: |
33°38'53.6"N 111°51'38.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The trailhead has water, bathrooms, etc. The trail starts off shared with other short walking trails and such, then quickly becomes a steep and rocky ascent. The climb is challenging with the steepness and rock gardens all along the path. Other linked trails are the Tom's Thumb trail and the Wingate Pass and Bell Pass trails. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever 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 (10.5 mi)
- Take exit 36 to merge onto N Pima Rd toward Princess Dr (0.5 mi)
- Turn right to stay on N Pima Rd (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Legacy Blvd (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto N Thompson Peak Pkwy (0.6 mi)
- Slight left toward E McDowell Foothills Dr (328 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E McDowell Foothills Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn right to stay on E McDowell Foothills Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(79 ft)
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