Name: Windgate Pass Trail
Rating: 5.0

“Beautiful views of Scottsdale & Fountain Hills from this trail.”

— Tom Dobson

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Daylight use only.

Features: Birding — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife

Dogs: Leashed

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This well-signed route includes spectacular views and great rolling climbs. Use the Horseshoe Trail or the Gateway Loop Trail for access. This trail ties into the Bell Pass Loop or Maricopa County Land including the Pemberton Trail. Bring your own water - this is desert climate at its best!

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Land Manager: City of Scottsdale

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Wingate Pass looking at Scottsdale

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Looking up at Tom's Thumb from the Windgate Pass Trail...another day...

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3.1 Miles 4.9 Kilometers Singletrack	902' 275 m Ascent -475' -145 m Descent
3,014' 919 m High 2,174' 663 m Low	9% Avg Grade (5°) 29% Max Grade (16°)
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Windgate Pass Trail

3.1 Miles 4.9 Kilometers

Singletrack

902' 275 m

-475' -145 m

3,014' 919 m

2,174' 663 m

9%

29%

All Clear

“Beautiful views of Scottsdale & Fountain Hills from this trail.”