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2.6 miles
Distance
740 ft
Climb
-388 ft
Descent
00:25:38
Avg time
352 ft
Altitude change
2,163 ft
Altitude min
2,762 ft
Altitude max
2,163 ft
Altitude start
2,516 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
47.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,980 ft
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
00:25:38
Avg time
Sonoran Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 30 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonYear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
This trail was built to bypass the Eagle Ridge neighborhood, connecting Promenade and Dixie Mine Trails. Sonoran crosses multiple ridges and washes, and especially on the south end, was not designed with mountain bikes in mind. Steep/sharp switchbacks dominate until the trail peaks around midway. The north half of the trail makes a nice climb or descent.
Access Info
Sonoran is accessed from Promenade (south end) or Dixie Mine (north end)
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 39 rides
- Last: Sep 26, 2026
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(33.644230, -111.775340)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 47 miles • 9,391 ft • 14 • Loop •
This route goes over all the passes & saddles in the McDowell Mtns. including all 3 trails to Tom's...
★ 3.0 • 63 miles • 6,191 ft • 32 • Loop •
This is the long loop of the AES McDowell Mountains course, at approximately 63 miles. No longer on the...
★ 1.0 • 29 miles • 5,270 ft • 23 • Loop •
5-8 hour loop through the mountains. Bring plenty of water and food. You can bail after the doing the...
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