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Pima Rd And Dynamite Blvd Mountain Bike Trail
North Scottsdale, Arizona
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
2 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/5/08 by redcoyote |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 22 miles | Global Rank: #1419 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 21 | Wishlist: 7 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,215/-1,275 ft |
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Description: This is desert highlands and a beautiful part of the Sonoran Desert. (not much left with all the development) There are some jeep trails here and this area is also used by ATV and dirt bikes. Most of them stay off the singletrack. From the parking area I head northeast and follow the powerlines along a jeep trail for a mile or so. It\'s a good warm up before you hit the singletrack. You\'ll see singletrack trails branching off of this jeep trail on the right that head out to several rock outcroppings in the distance. As you head toward these you will cross other trails. It\'s hard to get lost because you can always follow the powerlines or look at the many landmarks. Some trails are numbered. It\'s a great ride because as you ride north you are gradually gaining elevation on a trail that has a lot of short ups and downs through boulders. It takes some skill to be able to get good speed going down to clear the uphill part. Lots of shifting and braking. The ride back is downhill and like a rollercoaster! Let it rip!
Description: This is desert highlands and a beautiful part of the Sonoran Desert. (not much left with all the development) There are some jeep trails here and this area is also used by ATV and dirt bikes. Most of them stay off the singletrack. From the parking area I head northeast and follow the powerlines along a jeep trail for a mile or so. It\'s a good warm up before you hit the singletrack. You\'ll see singletrack trails branching off of this jeep trail on the right that head out to several rock outcroppings in the distance. As you head toward these you will cross other trails. It\'s hard to get lost because you can always follow the powerlines or look at the many landmarks. Some trails are numbered. It\'s a great ride because as you ride north you are gradually gaining elevation on a trail that has a lot of short ups and downs through boulders. It takes some skill to be able to get good speed going down to clear the uphill part. Lots of shifting and braking. The ride back is downhill and like a rollercoaster! Let it rip!
added on July 5, 2004 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by norski on December 26, 2010
This trail network is often overlooked and underestimated by many. Yes, a lot of the trails are open to (and were created for) motocross bikes. On this desert gravel they create some fun features ... parts of it are like a huge pump track. Large areas are designated non-motorized. With about 100 miles of available trails, you can create many different and fun 15 to 20 mile loops that are not highly technical but have enough ups and downs to feel like interval training.
* Review edited 12/26/2010
reviewed by redcoyote on June 7, 2007
Starts out kind of dull, but gets better the further north you go. The ride back is pretty quick too, not a white-knuckler, but worth the effort. I am looking forward to going further next time. Should probably mention you need a permit as it is AZ state trust land. $15 a year, no biggie.
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