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2.9 miles
Distance
466 ft
Climb
-222 ft
Descent
00:27:06
Avg time
244 ft
Altitude change
1,714 ft
Altitude min
2,094 ft
Altitude max
1,726 ft
Altitude start
1,970 ft
Altitude end
1.585%
Grade
-35.822%
Grade max
64.504%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,733 ft
Distance flat
00:27:06
Avg time
Lost Dog Wash Details
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Riding AreaMcDowell Sonoran Preserve
Scottsdale, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in Trail Running
- 5 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 DifficultyBlue
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Lost Dog Wash is a 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Scottsdale Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 466 ft blue climb. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.
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Directions to lost-dog-wash trailhead
(33.597430, -111.812010)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.0 • 63 miles • 6,191 ft • 32 • Loop •
This is the of the AES McDowell Mountains course, at approximately 63 miles. No longer on the AES race...
★ 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...
★ 2.0 • 21 miles • 3,522 ft • 22 • Loop •
Great 21 mile loop in the McDowell's for a little bit of everything. Very tough climbs, some fun descents...
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Where is Lost Dog Wash located?
Lost Dog Wash 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 33.59743, -111.81201.
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How hard is Lost Dog Wash?
Lost Dog Wash is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.585%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lost Dog Wash?
Lost Dog Wash has 466 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 222 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,714 ft to 2,094 ft.
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Is Lost Dog Wash a point to point trail?
Lost Dog Wash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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