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Maricopa County
Fountain Hills

Gateway Trailhead – Sonoran mountains view loop from Fountain Hills

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Arizona
Maricopa County
Fountain Hills

Gateway Trailhead – Sonoran mountains view loop from Fountain Hills

Moderate

2.9

(6)

79

riders

Gateway Trailhead – Sonoran mountains view loop from Fountain Hills

02:57

62.8km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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After 9.69 km for 129 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9.75 km

Sunrise Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Sunrise Trail is a steep trail traveling the canyon from the residential area at Sunrise Trailhead to the top of Sunrise Peak. The trail is straightforward, but it does have some loose rocks and steeper grades.

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2

15.7 km

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Highlight • Natural

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve spans over 30,000 acres, with over 230 miles of trails; it is the largest urban preserve in the country. It is an outdoor enthusiast playground for …

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3

20.5 km

Taliesin West

Highlight • Historical Site

Taliesin West served as the winter home of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. These days the home has been converted into an architectural school. Anybody with an interest in design will enjoy a visit.

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4

31.4 km

Gateway Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Gateway Trailhead in Scottsdale is one of the most loved trailheads in the McDowell Mountain area. There is an educational boardwalk lined with informational signs about the wildlife and landscapes found in central Arizona.

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5

32.2 km

Sonoran mountains view

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot on the edge of the McDowell Mountain Regional Park has excellent views of the surrounding mountains. It is especially beautiful around sunrise & sunset.

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B

62.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

10.5 km

5.96 km

616 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.5 km

2.98 km

218 m

140 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Wednesday 19 August

42°C

31°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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