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Bell Pass Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 5.0 (3)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Scottsdale
  5. McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Southern Region
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“An epically steep hike through Bell Pass. ”

Tom Dobson
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3.3

Miles

5.3

KM

Point to Point

3,198' 975 m

High

2,014' 614 m

Low

1,194' 364 m

Up

622' 190 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

35%

Max Grade (19°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Daylight use only.

Description

This trail runs up through Bell Pass and gives a panoramic view of the Valley of the Sun. Access the Bell Pass Trail from the Gateway Loop Trail if hiking counter clockwise or the Windgate Pass Trail if hiking clockwise. This is a super trail with both steep and rolling sections for everyone. Vistas abound from the highpoint.

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Land Manager: City of Scottsdale

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Looking up at Bell Pass at Sunrise
Apr 12, 2015 near Fountai…, AZ
View of Thompson Peak from the Bell Pass Trail
Apr 19, 2015 near Fountai…, AZ
Looking east from just below Bell Pass
May 12, 2019 near Fountai…, AZ
Looking west(ish) from below Bell Pass
Sep 16, 2018 near Fountai…, AZ
Bell Pass on Ascent
Apr 19, 2015 near Fountai…, AZ
Bell Pass looking over the Maricopa County Park
Apr 19, 2015 near Fountai…, AZ

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