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  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Scottsdale
  5. McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Northern Region
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“A slightly lesser-used trail in the southwest section of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. ”

Tom Riddle
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Miles

2.1

KM
Singletrack

2,452' 747 m

High

2,394' 730 m

Low

18' 6 m

Up

70' 21 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Need to Know

The nearest trailhead is the Pima-Dynamite Trail. Parking is free and plentiful. The trailhead closes at sunset.

Description

The trail begins at the Powerline Road #2, near the Sidewinder Overlook. It travels southeast to Northwest, crossing several other trails along the way including the more popular Hawknest Trail. It ends at its intersection with the Axle Grease Trail.

This trail can be used as a connector between any of the trails it crosses. It is a pleasant trail and can be part of hundreds of loops.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Scottsdale

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Tom Riddle
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in McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Northern Region

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