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Maricopa County

Maricopa Trail in Tonto National Forest – View of Red Mountain loop from Hawer Trail Parking

Maricopa County

Maricopa Trail in Tonto National Forest – View of Red Mountain loop from Hawer Trail Parking

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(5108)

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Maricopa Trail in Tonto National Forest – View of Red Mountain loop from Hawer Trail Parking

03:43

45.3km

90m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Tonto National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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114 m

Maricopa Trail in Tonto National Forest

Highlight • Trail

Network of trails running through Maricopa county. The trail is well signed, well used and offers great views.

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2

1.17 km

Salt River Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Salt River Picnic Area is part of the Granite Reef Recreational Area. Here, visitors will not find a lot of parking spots for cars, but the area has great amenities, …

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3

1.90 km

Salt River

Highlight • River

Nice view of Salt River. There is also a picnic spot with shade for a break to cool off.

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4

22.9 km

Arizona Canal Underpass on Sun Circle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Paralleling the Arizona Canal, This is part of the SCT or Sun Circle Trail. It is well paved here and the crossing under the overpass are wide and clear of any obstructions.

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5

36.6 km

View of Red Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Red Mountain is also known as Mt. McDowell, or even sometimes referred to as FireRock or Gunsight Butte. This mountain is 16 miles as the crow flies northwest of Gold …

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6

44.2 km

View of Red Mountain from North Bush Highway

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

45.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

6.71 km

3.97 km

2.13 km

210 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

4.02 km

2.13 km

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Tuesday 28 July

40°C

28°C

17 %

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