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1.4 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:15:57
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
1,723 ft
Altitude min
1,828 ft
Altitude max
1,723 ft
Altitude start
1,759 ft
Altitude end
0.496%
Grade
-9.818%
Grade max
15.396%
Grade min
3,596 ft
Distance climb
2,383 ft
Distance down
1,342 ft
Distance flat
00:15:57
Avg time
Mcdowell Access Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity10 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMaricopa County Parks
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Mcdowell Access is a 1 mile less popular doubletrack trail located near Fountain Hills Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 113 ft blue climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 19 miles avg distance
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- Last: Mar 15, 2026
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Directions to mcdowell-access trailhead
(33.673750, -111.706890)
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★ 2.0 • 18 miles • 1,350 ft • 15 • Loop • Race •
2020 Cactus Cup Enduro Course
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- Connector 4,055 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mcdowell Access
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Where is Mcdowell Access located?
Mcdowell Access 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 33.67375, -111.70689.
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What is the elevation gain for Mcdowell Access?
Mcdowell Access has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,723 ft to 1,828 ft.
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Is Mcdowell Access a point to point trail?
Mcdowell Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Mcdowell Access?
Mcdowell Access is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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