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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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Hike, bike, and explore 30,000 acres of desert preserve

well maintained trails

great views

plenty of parking

clean restrooms

easy trails

variety of trails

educational

water fountains

Featured in Afar

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

Free street parking

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible seating

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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 MATADOR_NETWORK

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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

Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null

Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null

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Information

Hike, bike, and explore 30,000 acres of desert preserve

well maintained trails

great views

plenty of parking

clean restrooms

easy trails

variety of trails

educational

water fountains

Featured in Afar

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

Free street parking

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible seating

Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve by null

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 MATADOR_NETWORK

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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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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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

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