8.2 miles
Distance
296 ft
Climb
-296 ft
Descent
989 ft
High Point
881 ft
Altitude min
938 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
-14.3%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

Local rider took me on this route. Doubles up on some sections but overall pretty fun. Could lengthen it by adding Lot's Wife, Exit and a full loop on Bird.

Detailed Description
Dog Bone Loop is a 8 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Buckeye Arizona. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 296 ft with a max elevation of 989 ft then descends -296 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    35 min 29 sec
  • Altitude min
    881 ft
  • Altitude start
    938 ft
  • Altitude end
    938 ft
  • Climb
    296 ft
  • Descent
    -296 ft
  • Grade max
    -14.3%
  • Grade min
    12.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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Trails in Route

Magic Mile1 mile
Laree's686 ft
Red Mountain719 ft
Boulders791 ft
Shortcut3,222 ft
Infinity2,093 ft
Coyote1 mile
Well3,501 ft
Madd Bird1,289 ft
Kyle's Greenhorn2,205 ft
Magic Mile1 mile

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel, Uni
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Activity Logs
    2
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UNP43 - McDowell Mountain Regional Park -...
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UNP43 - McDowell Mountain Regional Park - Adaptive MTB - Phoenix, AZ
trail: Magic Mile
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Mar 30, 2020

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Magic Mile
Oct 24, 2025 @ 7:27am (America/Phoenix)
Oct 24, 2025
Great AM ride, trail is in great shape. Entered off AZ85. Entered just beyond the cattle guard / gate.
Kyle's Greenhorn
Jul 28, 2025 @ 5:47am
Jul 28, 2025
Laree's
Jul 28, 2025 @ 5:47am
Jul 28, 2025
Red Mountain
Jul 28, 2025 @ 5:47am
Jul 28, 2025
Boulders
Jul 28, 2025 @ 5:47am
Jul 28, 2025
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