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1. Diablo Trail & Balanced Rock loop — McDowell Sonoran Preserve

20.6km

01:47

180m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

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2. Latigo Trail – Balanced Rock loop from Carefree

32.7km

02:51

310m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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3. Balanced Rock – Maverick Trail loop from Pinnacle Paradise

48.5km

03:53

450m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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Andrus

October 13, 2023

The natural wonder that is Balanced Rock is one of the most photographed locations in the McDowell Preserve. You'll need to keep an eye out for other trail users, which makes this a great place to stop and have a water/snack break before continuing your ride.

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