Near Easy Rolling 6
Destination...Tom Thumb
Near Easy Rolling 6
Mid hike
Near Easy Rolling 6
Bridge along the Desert Park Trail
Near Easy Rolling 6
Lookout Point
Near Easy Rolling 6
McDowell Sonoran Preserve border. From the Desert Park Trail

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Easy Rolling 6

4.0 (8 Ratings)
An easy loop around the west side of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
5.3
mi
Distance
708
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.29mi
Distance
708ft
Elevation Gain
710ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,315ft
High Point
1,690ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Leaving out of the Gateway Trailhead, hike the Saguaro Trail on a slight uphill to the first sign and fork in the trail. Go right and follow the Gateway Loop Trail counter-clockwise around the mountain. Continue past the Paradise Trail and Bell Pass Trail turnoffs on your right.Head uphill and over the Gateway Saddle for spectacular views of the north valley.Heading past the saddle, cruise down a screaming downhill to the junction with the Windgate Pass Trail. Turn right on Windgate Pass Trail. Hike rolling terrain for about a mile and you'll see the turn to the left onto the Desert Park Trail.It's all downhill from here. You hike around the mountain and under a few bridges back to the Gateway Trailhead.

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