15.3 miles
Distance
785 ft
Climb
-786 ft
Descent
2,479 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,825 ft
Altitude min
1,868 ft
Altitude start
1,867 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Pemberton trail at McDowell mountain park

Detailed Description
Pemberton is a highly rated 15 mile popular easy route located near Fountain Hills Arizona. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 785 ft with a max elevation of 2,479 ft then descends -786 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 27 min
  • Altitude min
    1,825 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,868 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,867 ft
  • Climb
    785 ft
  • Descent
    -786 ft
  • Grade max
    -15.6%
  • Grade min
    21.3%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Directions

  1. Walk southwest on Pemberton (E).
  2. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  3. Bear right onto Pemberton (SW).
  4. Continue for 10 kilometers.
  5. Bear left onto Pemberton ST.
  6. Continue for 80 meters.
  7. Walk south on County Park Connector.
  8. Continue for 30 meters.
  9. Turn left onto Park Connector.
  10. Continue for 80 meters.
  11. Turn right onto County Park Connector.
  12. Continue for 30 meters.
  13. Walk southwest on Pemberton ST.
  14. Continue for 30 meters.
  15. Make a right U-turn to stay on Pemberton ST.
  16. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  17. Keep right to stay on Pemberton ST.
  18. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  19. Keep right to take Pemberton (NE).
  20. Continue for 200 meters.
  21. Walk east on Lower Shallmo Wash Trail.
  22. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  23. Bear right onto Access Road.
  24. Continue for 700 meters.
Avg: 4.35 (6 votes)
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