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6.2 miles
Distance
773 ft
Climb
-567 ft
Descent
00:40:02
Avg time
206 ft
Altitude change
1,621 ft
Altitude min
1,900 ft
Altitude max
1,694 ft
Altitude start
1,900 ft
Altitude end
0.626%
Grade
-18.47%
Grade max
23.33%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,292 ft
Distance flat
00:40:02
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Escondido Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Fountain Hills, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #4020 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3500 in E-Biking
    • #816 in Trail Running
    • #22057 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

This trail is super fun, flow fast with easy to mild climbs but with a good prize on every one. Views are really nice and you can combine with some many others like Cinch, Escenic, Pemberton. Has a parking area with awesome bathrooms, showers and even a bike station with all you’ll need for a quick bike fix or even wash it.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to escondido-trail trailhead (33.672970, -111.702190)

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        24:05 | 29 | Nov 25, 2023 , Fountain Hills

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        Dawn to Dusk 2020 Race Route CCW, Zia Rides
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        10 miles • 730 ft • 2 • Loop •
        Moderate, starts at Four Peaks parking lot

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Escondido Trail

        ▼ Where is Escondido Trail located?
        Escondido Trail 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 33.67297, -111.70219.
        ▼ How hard is Escondido Trail?
        Escondido Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.626%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escondido Trail?
        Escondido Trail has 773 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 567 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,621 ft to 1,900 ft.
        ▼ Is Escondido Trail a point to point trail?
        Escondido Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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