Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
| Address: | Horseshoe, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA |
| GPS: |
33°39'10.7"N 111°51'23.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 1.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Point A to B |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.6 mi |
Pet Friendly
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
Horseshoe trail is a short, fun singletrack with a lot of quick turns created by wash areas and rocks. It's a nice warm-up heading to Gateway Loop Trail. In some areas there are a lot of cactus, so have your turns down and be careful. It's great practice for beginner-intermediate riders. Hikers are rare. However, I have seen a lot of wildlife ranging from tons of javelina during all seasons, white tailed deer during the colder months, and even a couple of bobcats. Enjoy! Courtesy of mtbproject.com
More Information
Never 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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- 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 left onto N Thompson Peak Pkwy (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E Horseshoe Canyon DrPartial restricted usage road(456 ft)
- Turn right onto E Siesta LnRestricted usage road(0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 102nd StRestricted usage road(0.2 mi)
- Turn rightRestricted usage road(354 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
0.6 milesElevation Gain ?
-108 feetReal Ascent ?
0 feetReal Descent ?
108 feetAvg Grade (-2°)
-3%Grade (-3° to -1°)
-5% to -1%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
Other Mountain Bike Trails, Hiking Trails, and Horseback Trails Nearby
Inspiration Point
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles SWInspiration Point is a 5.7, moderate hike located on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve near Scottsdale, Arizona. You'll begin your hike at the Gateway area, where you can find a parking lot...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Gatewa-Prospector-Thompson Peak Road Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles SWHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Gateway and Tom's Thumb Loop Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles SWStarting at the 104th St trailhead, head toward the Gateway loop trail. Turn right at the Gateway loop. Next take the Bell pass trail and be prepared for a steep climb. Once you hit...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Horseshoe Loop Hike
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles SWHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Tom's Thumb to Bell Pass
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike
Saguaro Loop and Nature Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles SWHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Tom's Thumb Trail South
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles SWHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Phoenix Mcdowell / Wingate Pass / Bell Pass
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles SWThe 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, with some nice flowing...
Mountain Bike
Gateway Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.4 miles SWThe 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...
Mountain Bike 5.7 mi
Taliesin/Quartz Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
2.3 miles SA quick loop that has a couple difficult climbs depending on which way you take it. Leads to a cool viewpoint and has a ton of flowing singletrack. A fun rocky trail through neighborhoods in...
Mountain Bike
Tom's Thumb, Feldspar, and Marcus Landslide Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.3 miles NEHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Tom's Thumb Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.3 miles NETom's Thumb Trail is a popular trail on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve due to its unique thumb-like granite rock formation. This is a 4.7 out-and-back, intermediate trail because of its 1,200...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.3 miles NEThe Marcus Landslide Trail is named after ASU professor Melvin Marcus, a renouned geographer, after the discovery and recognition of the interesting geographical area in 2002. More than 500,000...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb
Sunrise
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.4 miles SESweet little loop! Gradual climb with some fun descent and nice views of Scottsdale and Phoenix. Watch out for Cacti and drink lots of water, it's very exposed and the Sun is...
Mountain Bike
Indian Bend Bike Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.9 miles SIndian Bend Wash Greenbelt is a urban, concrete paved path, primarily used for biking and walking/jogging, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This point A to point B, 11 mile long trail takes you past parks,...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.2 miles NPinnacle Peak is a 3.5 mile out-and-back, moderate hiking trail, that includes rock climbing routes (for experienced climbers), within the Sonoran Desert. This trail, and park, in...
Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb
Thompsons Peak
Fountain Hills, Arizona
5.2 miles EHike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
Hike
Dixie Mine
Fountain Hills, Arizona
5.2 miles EMcDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP Arizona 85255 Ph: 480-471-0173 Fax: 602-372-8507 [email protected] Mailing...
Hike
Sonoran Trail Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills, Arizona
5.2 miles EHike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
Hike
Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd
Scottsdale, Arizona
6.4 miles NThis is desert highlands and a beautiful part of the Sonoran Desert. (not much left with all the development) There are some jeep trails here and this area is also used by ATV and dirt...
Mountain BikeNearby Campsites
Lower Salt River Nature Trail
Fort McDowell, Arizona
13.5 miles SEThe Lower Salt River Nature Trail is a scenic walk to take at the Tonto National Forest. This trail provides stunning views as you walk alongside the Salt River. This rustic trail is older and less...
Camp, Hike
Buckhorn Campground Nature Trail
Apache Junction, Arizona
18.4 miles SECamp and Hike near Apache Junction, Arizona
Camp, Hike
Verde Hot Springs
Camp Verde, Arizona
48.9 miles NVerde Hot Springs are a few natural hot spring pools located along the Verde River, near Sedona, Arizona. Once a resort, now all that remains are the foundations and the hot pools...
Camp, Hike, Hot Springs
