The Top 5 Attractions in Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Pemberton Trail (East Side)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This portion of the Pemberton Trail is a pretty smooth descent or climb, depending on which direction you're going.
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The Zen Zone
Highlight • Rest Area
At the trail junction you’ll come across a wooden shelter with a picnic bench and tool station. The perfect place to sort mechanicals and take 5 minutes.
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Jackass Junction
Highlight • Rest Area
Here you can rest, relax, and take in the breathtaking scenery. A sheltered park bench with a map board awaits, offering the perfect spot to plan your next adventure with five different trail options to choose from.
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Part of Pemberton Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
A super fun and mellow loop where the gradient never gets too steep either up or down. Ribbons of generally smooth singletrack weave through seas of 🌵. The trails of …
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Pemberton Trail double-track
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
There are a handful of sections with double-track trail on the Pemberton Trail loop, but they aren't your classic double-track. Sometimes the trail gets really smooth and wide, but it …
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