Tonto Pass
Fountain Hills, Arizona
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33°39'52.9"N 111°44'38.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 8.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Lariat |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Trail starts out as Pemberton loop - counterclockwise. Ride approximately 5.25 miles (430ft climb over this distance). No real technical areas on the way up, some sand and small berms. Turn right at the sign for Tonto Pass, this is a hard right turn leading to the more fun Tonto Pass area, downhill from here all the way back to Pemberton. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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.
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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 Fountain Hills, Arizona
- Head northwest on E El Lago Blvd toward N Crystal Hills Dr (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N Mountainside Dr (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto E Palisades Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Golden Eagle Blvd (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E Richwood Ave (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Dixie Mine Trail (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto E Grassland Dr (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto Jeep Trail (1.1 mi)
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