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Route Details

Flatter

Steeper

2.92mi

Distance

909ft

Elevation Gain

483ft

Elevation Loss

25%

Max Grade

3,031ft

High Point

2,168ft

Low Point

Path Type

Point to Point

This well-signed route includes spectacular views and great rolling climbs. Use the Horseshoe Trail or the Gateway Loop Trail for access. This trail ties into the Bell Pass Loop or Maricopa County Land including the Pemberton Trail. Bring your own water - this is desert climate at its best!

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