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3.9 miles
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-454 ft
Descent
00:16:46
Avg time
-425 ft
Altitude change
2,045 ft
Altitude min
2,477 ft
Altitude max
2,470 ft
Altitude start
2,045 ft
Altitude end
-18.189%
Grade max
12.514%
Grade min
1,021 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,272 ft
Distance flat
00:16:46
Avg time

Pemberton ST Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Fountain Hills, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59452 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38520 in E-Biking
    • #74666 in Trail Running
    • #116253 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #769 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #174 in E-Biking
    • #1,086 in Trail Running
    • #2,237 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    autumn, winter, spring
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

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Pemberton ST is a 4 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Fountain Hills Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 29 ft green climb. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 21 miles average
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  • 162 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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      Directions to pemberton-st trailhead (33.716480, -111.786620)

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      Pemberton Trail, AZ Epic MTB Handcycle Footage!!!
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      8:06 | 224 | Feb 17, 2022 , Fountain Hills
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      0:44 | 320 | Apr 8, 2021 , Fountain Hills

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Rider51 Rider51
      Very popular trail, both directions. There's nothing difficult about it, but it does have just enough turns to keep you interested. Excellent views of the desert as far as the eye can see in many places.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pemberton ST located?
      Pemberton ST 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 33.71648, -111.78662.
      ▼ How hard is Pemberton ST?
      Pemberton ST is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pemberton ST?
      Pemberton ST has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 454 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,045 ft to 2,477 ft.
      ▼ Is Pemberton ST a point to point trail?
      Pemberton ST is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pemberton ST?
      Pemberton ST is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pemberton ST?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pemberton ST. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pemberton ST?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pemberton ST are:
      • December (298 activities)
      • February (245 activities)
      • November (228 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Pemberton ST? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pemberton ST are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pemberton ST?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Pemberton ST. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pemberton ST?
      Pemberton ST is a very popular trail. There have been 20,217 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,839 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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