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United States
Arizona
Maricopa County
Scottsdale

Gateway Trailhead – Sonoran mountains view loop from Desert Mountain High School

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Arizona
Maricopa County
Scottsdale

Gateway Trailhead – Sonoran mountains view loop from Desert Mountain High School

Moderate

4.9

(5529)

6,249

riders

Gateway Trailhead – Sonoran mountains view loop from Desert Mountain High School

02:38

59.2km

450m

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: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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21.7 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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40.4 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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3

50.4 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

55.3 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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59.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

8.22 km

3.88 km

3.15 km

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.6 km

2.07 km

521 m

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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