Gateway Trailhead

18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Rainy Day at Gateway

Saguaro at Gateway Bridge

Stunning Views

Directions

Located on the east side of Thompson Peak Rd. between Legacy Blvd. and Bell Rd.

Overview

The Gateway Trailhead is fully barrier-free and has all the amenities an outdoor recreation enthusiast could want. This trailhead is the access point to many unique Scottsdale trails. Even kids in strollers love the games and activities along the Bajada Nature Trail. Kids of all ages are able to explore the Gateway Loop trail and older kids love the challenge offered by interior trails.

Landscape

Rocky terrain (except Bajada) with steep sections with elevations gains 100-1900 ft. Excellent views.

Amenities

Parking, restrooms, shade ramadas, water, accessible Bajada Nature Trail, horse-trailer parking, hitching rails, water trough, interpretive signage

Popular Trails

Bajada Accessible & Interpretive Trail

Route/Trail Rating Guide

See the Other Trailheads

Other Popular Hikes and Trails

Download Trail Maps

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Office Address:

15300 N 90th Street, Suite 400

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Phone: (480) 998-7971

Email: info@mcdowellsonoran.org

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Gateway Trailhead

18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Rainy Day at Gateway

Saguaro at Gateway Bridge

Stunning Views

Directions

Located on the east side of Thompson Peak Rd. between Legacy Blvd. and Bell Rd.

Overview

Landscape

Rocky terrain (except Bajada) with steep sections with elevations gains 100-1900 ft. Excellent views.

Amenities

Parking, restrooms, shade ramadas, water, accessible Bajada Nature Trail, horse-trailer parking, hitching rails, water trough, interpretive signage

Popular Trails

Bajada Accessible & Interpretive Trail

Gateway Loop

Horseshoe Loop

Route/Trail Rating Guide

Hike / Bike Trail Guide

Equestrian Trail Guide

See the Other Trailheads

Granite Mountain Trailhead

Fraesfield Trailhead

Tom's Thumb Trailhead

Brown's Ranch Trailhead

Pima Dynamite Trailhead

Gateway Trailhead

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

Sunrise Trailhead

Other Popular Hikes and Trails

Download Trail Maps

Donate

Support the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

The threats to our natural world have never been greater. It is only with the support of donors like you that we can protect the Sonoran Desert for future generations.

Contact Us

Follow Us!

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