more stats
5,226 ft
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:10:18
Avg time
138 ft
Altitude change
2,435 ft
Altitude min
2,572 ft
Altitude max
2,435 ft
Altitude start
2,572 ft
Altitude end
2.634%
Grade
-25.669%
Grade max
22.568%
Grade min
3,842 ft
Distance climb
1,063 ft
Distance down
321 ft
Distance flat
00:10:18
Avg time

Windmill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #135568 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134403 in Trail Running
    • #146638 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,135 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,306 in Trail Running
    • #3,027 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Connects Coachwhip to East End at the Windgate Pass junction.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.56 (8 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Windmill located?
      Windmill is located in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.66216, -111.78479.
      ▼ How hard is Windmill?
      Windmill is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.634%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windmill?
      Windmill has 198 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,435 ft to 2,572 ft.
      ▼ Is Windmill a point to point trail?
      Windmill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Windmill?
      Windmill is 5,226 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windmill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Windmill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Windmill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Windmill are:
      • January (9 activities)
      • February (9 activities)
      • March (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Windmill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windmill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Windmill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Windmill. The trail is 5,226 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Windmill?
      Windmill is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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