TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS

Directions: The park is located north of Fountain Hills, or south from Rio Verde, on McDowell Mountain Road.
Information: 480-471-0173
Tips: The McDowell Mountains Regional Park has an extensive trail system and accommodates horses, mountain bikes and the handicapped. There are campgrounds, picnic areas and restrooms.


Barrier Free Trail - Nursery Tank Trail
WheelChair Accessible
Length: 0.2 mile
Difficulty: Easy
About: A broad variety of plants line this trail that ends at a wildlife watering hole

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Competitive Track Trails

These trails are for high speeds, challenging one's skills and racing. Pre-ride or run course at a reasonable speed first!

Long Loop - 8.2 miles - moderate
Sport Loop - 3.0 miles - moderate
Technical Loop - 2.9 miles - difficult - experts only!

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Gordon Wagner Trail
Type: Hiking, Biking Trail
Length: 1.1 mile
Difficulty: Easy
About: Short trail through dense Sonoran desert. Easy-to-follow path. Conveniently located next to the Campground and Group Area, this gentle trail is perfect for a leisure stroll or bike ride
Directions: take McDowell Mountain Park Drive to Palisades Drive. Proceed to the campground and park.
Tips: Nice hike when time is short, or with small children.
Bike Access: Yes
Dogs: Yes, on-leash
Wheel chair: No
Horses: No

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Lousely Hill Trail
Type: Hiking
Length: 1.25 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
About: Hikers-only trail which ascends quickly to the summit and offers views of the Verde Valley, Bartlett Lake, the Superstition and Four Peaks Mountain ranges.
Directions: take McDowell Mountain Park Drive to Lousely Drive South, and park at the trailhead.
Bike Access: No
Dogs: Yes - on-leash
Wheel chair: No
Horses: No


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Pemberton Trail
Type: Hiking, Mountain Bike, Equestrian Trail
Length: 15.4 mile loop
Difficulty: Moderate
About: This trail ascends gradually through dense desert vegetation. This is a good mountain bike trail.
Directions: From McDowell Mountain Park Drive, turn on Shallmo Drive, and follow the signs to the horse staging area.
Tips: Bring plenty of water with you on this long trail. Other trails in the park intersect, so you may want to carry a map of the area.
Bike Access: Yes
Dogs: Yes - on-leash
Wheel chair: No
Horses: Yes


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Scout Trail
Type: Hiking
Length: .5 mile
Difficulty: Easy
About: Hikers-only trail along the Sonoran Desert, and nice when time is short.
Directions: take McDowell Mountain Park Drive to Scout Camp Drive.
Bike Access: No
Dogs: Yes - on-leash
Wheel chair: No
Horses: No

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Stoneman Historic Trail
Type: Hiking, Mountain Bike, Equestrian Trail
Length: 4.0 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
About: Mostly-level trail within the McDowell Mountains Regional Park. This historic trail along Stoneman Road was once the link from Fort McDowell to Fort Whipple near Prescott, in the late 1800s. The park segment is well defined.
Directions: The park is located north of Fountain Hills, on McDowell Mountain Road.
Bike Access: Yes
Dogs: Yes - on-leash
Wheel chair: No
Horses: Yes

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Scenic Trail
Type: Hiking, Mountain Bike, Equestrian Trail
Length: 3.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
About: Great views are to be had from the ridgeline of this trail
Multi-use (Hike, Bike, Horse)

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Bluff Trail
Type: Hiking, Mountain Bike, Equestrian Trail
Length: 2.2 miles
Difficulty: Easy
About: A rolling trail with beautiful granite boulders and good wildlife spotting potential

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Granite Trail
Type: Hiking, Mountain Bike, Equestrian Trail
Length: 3.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
About: Beautiful granite boulders form the trail's northern end

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Tonto Wash Trail
Type: Hiking, Mountain Bike, Equestrian Trail
Length: 2.7 miles
Difficulty: Easy
About: A diverse trail with gentle but noticable changes in elevation.