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Marcus Landslide Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
1.4
mi
Distance
24
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.44mi
Distance
24ft
Elevation Gain
278ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,795ft
High Point
2,517ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Marcus Landslide is 1.5 miles of beautiful downhill singletrack that you can use to drop in from the !Tom's Thumb Trailhead to the Pemberton Loop. It follows the northeast side of the McDowells and has great views of interesting rock formations all along it, as well as some wonderful views across the Verde River valley at things like Four Peaks and Weaver's Needle.

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Contributors
Hiking Project Staff