more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:07:07
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
00:07:07
Avg time

Mcdowell Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Fountain Hills, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 20 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

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AI Generated Description

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 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Mcdowell Access?
      Mcdowell Access is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mcdowell Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mcdowell Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mcdowell Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mcdowell Access are:
      • March (22 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mcdowell Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mcdowell Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mcdowell Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Mcdowell Access. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mcdowell Access?
      Mcdowell Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 99 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 103 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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