Level: Intermediate
Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Lariat
Elevation: +666/ -700 ft
Total: 17 riders
Mountain Biking Tonto Pass
#124 of 417 mountain bike trails in Arizona
Trail starts out as Pemberton loop - counterclockwise. Ride approximately 5.25
miles (430ft climb over this distance). No real technical areas on the way up,
some sand and small berms. Turn right at the sign for Tonto Pass, this is a
hard right turn leading to the more fun Tonto Pass area, downhill from here all
the way back to Pemberton.
First added by axisofoil on Oct 14, 2012. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: unknown
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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If you have access to Google Maps, "Pemberton Trail" in Fountain Hills
From 202 (eastbound on northern end of 202 loop) in Phoenix:
Take exit 13 for Country Club Dr
go 0.3 mi
Turn left onto AZ-87 N/N Country Club Dr
Continue to follow AZ-87 N
About 15 mins
go 11.8 mi
Turn left onto E Shea Blvd
About 2 mins
go 0.6 mi
Turn right onto N Saguaro Blvd
About 8 mins
go 3.9 mi
Turn right onto N Fountain Hills Blvd
About 1 min
go 0.6 mi
Continue onto E McDowell Mountain Rd
About 6 mins
go 3.6 mi
Turn left onto McDowell Mountain Park Dr
About 8 mins
go 3.1 mi
Turn right onto N Shallmo Dr
About 2 mins
go 0.8 mi
There is a $6 admission fee per motorized vehicle, $2 if you ride your bike
in. Drive~ 3 miles into park and take a right just after the visitor center to
trailhead parking.
Challenging and fun. Smooth and yet rockie technical areas. Enjoyed seeing the Dixie Mine. We did the trail in two directions.
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