more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
599 ft
Climb
-619 ft
Descent
00:18:08
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
2,422 ft
Altitude min
2,682 ft
Altitude max
2,523 ft
Altitude start
2,503 ft
Altitude end
-0.185%
Grade
-27.379%
Grade max
32.736%
Grade min
4,688 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
547 ft
Distance flat
00:18:08
Avg time

Lower Sonoran Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Fountain Hills, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #140837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130206 in E-Biking
    • #144361 in Trail Running
    • #131762 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,204 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #908 in E-Biking
    • #2,567 in Trail Running
    • #2,586 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

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AI Generated Description

Lower Sonoran is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Fountain Hills Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Lower Sonoran Trail Reports

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on Apr 15, 2024
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Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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      Directions to lower-sonoran trailhead (33.629620, -111.778400)

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      1 Review & Comments

      rbrown251 rbrown251
      This is a good trail in both directions. Good climbing with fun downhill bits both ways. Fun way to access the AK trail from Dixie Mine as an out and back to Sun Rise or an around the mountain through the passes

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Sonoran located?
      Lower Sonoran is located in McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.62962, -111.7784.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Sonoran?
      Lower Sonoran is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.185%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Sonoran?
      Lower Sonoran has 599 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 619 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,422 ft to 2,682 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Sonoran a point to point trail?
      Lower Sonoran is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Sonoran?
      Lower Sonoran is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Sonoran?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Sonoran. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Sonoran? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Sonoran are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Sonoran?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Lower Sonoran. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Sonoran?
      Lower Sonoran is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,342 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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