Windgate Pass/Bell Pass Loop Fitness Hike at Gateway Trailhead Ready for a great workout? Then this hike in the heart of the southern McDowell Sonoran Preserve is for you. We go to Windgate Pass and around to Bell Pass before returning to the trailhead. Over 2,000 ft. of elevation gain. Location: Gateway Trailhead - Skill

Crested Saguaro Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Join us on this hike as we pass by a large number of crested saguaro cacti. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~8.6 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring

High Desert & Stagecoach Trails Fitness Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This hike will take you into the High Desert Trail area with a stop at Cathedral Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7.4 miles Time: ~4 hours Bathrooms are available

Axle Grease, Hackamore and Hawknest Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Explore the impressive newer trails with nice views and granite formations. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.7 miles Time: 3.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring water and

Axle Grease, West Express and Hawknest Trails Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Explore these impressive trails with nice saguaro views and granite formations. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~8.2 miles Time: ~4.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring

Granite Mountain Loop Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead This hike is one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6 miles Time: ~3 hours Bathrooms are available at

Gateway Loop Fitness Hike at Gateway Trailhead Finish out our fitness hike season on the Gateway Loop that will take you into the heart of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Elevation gain 700 ft. Challenging in the spring heat. Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5