State: | Arizona |
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Address: | 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA |
Postal code: | 85255 |
Phone: | (480) 312-7013 |
Website: | http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/trailhead/displayLocation/1#sthash.PklRCUlk.dpbs |
This is one of my favorite hiking trails. It has multiple trail lengths to suit many from beginner to advanced hiker. At the base they have an amazing bathroom water fountain shade area... It's the best I've seen so far at a trailhead. Even when this trail is very busy there's still quite a bit of space in between hikers and it has a feel of far less busy than it really is.
The gateway loop trail will be challenging enough for those adventurers who haven't been out on the trails for a while. More difficult than simply walking a path, the trail can be rugged and uneven but far from expert level or ever needing to use ropes, no precarious ledges etc. Offers a great view over looking north Scottsdale. This loop won't take you to the peak, if that is what you seek.
North Scottsdale facility with access to a variety of trails for all difficulty levels. Most are also bike and horse friendly. Ample parking, clean bathrooms, lots of shade and maps on hand for new visitors.
My only gripe are that the hours are strictly limited by sunrise and sunset, even though there is good light for about a half hour after sunset. Need to get there early for an afternoon hike during the winter months.
The Gateway Trail is a very easy hike (really a walk) that just about anyone can do. It's very flat and you will see people of all ages walking on this trail. We used this trail to get to other trails in the area, so we didn't do the complete Gateway Trail loop. The entire area is quite new and very nice. There are some trails where you end up in a neighborhood (a very nice one), which we didn't really love. The entire area is worth exploring as there are really a ton of different trails for all different types of skills. Great parking lot, tons of spots and new, clean bathrooms and facilities. This is a great place to enjoy the desert.
Wanted to visit for the views and was very satisfied. Amazing place to take pictures. You'll find professional photographers taking shots here of landscapes and family pictures. Was not very crowded so you can plenty of space to take good photos or just practice. There is many hikes that begin here as well. Nice big parking lot, there's a little visitor area with maps and other amenities. Highly recommended if in the area.
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The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a large, permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat that includes an interconnected network of non-motorized Trail maps for Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve can be downloaded on this page or picked up at a trailhead. City of ...
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Conveniently located next to McDowell Mountain Golf Club & Mesquite Grille. Short drive to the McDowell Mountain Ranch Park & Aquatic Center, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway Trail, Hwy 101 & Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, great Scottsdale shopping & dining at Kierland Commons and...