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Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Nature preserve · Scottsdale ·

Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Nature preserve · Scottsdale ·
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Hiking in Scottsdale: 9 Best Trails

"The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is home to more than 200 miles of trails, but one of the most prominent (and popular) is the Gateway Loop. You'll find plenty of spring wildflowers on this moderately difficult 4.4-mile hike. If you want to avoid the crowds (and the heat), plan on an early-morning or evening excursion." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-hiking-scottsdale

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Vast desert preserve with 200+ miles of trails for hiking

well maintained
clean restrooms
plenty of parking
easy trails
beautiful scenery
lots of trails
rocky trail
bring water
Google Rating
4.8 (2.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.8
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18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by MATADOR_NETWORK
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by Photo by Dennis Eckel, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy steward
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by Photo by Dennis Eckel, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy steward
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Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
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Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
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Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
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Information

Vast desert preserve with 200+ miles of trails for hiking

well maintained
clean restrooms
plenty of parking
easy trails
beautiful scenery
lots of trails
rocky trail
bring water
Google Rating
4.8 (2.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.8
Featured in Afar
Featured in

18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by MATADOR_NETWORK
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by Photo by Dennis Eckel, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy steward
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by Photo by Dennis Eckel, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy steward
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null
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