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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – McDowell Sonoran Preserve loop from Fountain Hills

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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – McDowell Sonoran Preserve loop from Fountain Hills

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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – McDowell Sonoran Preserve loop from Fountain Hills

02:23

36.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.27 km

Fountain Park and Veterans Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Fountain Park is a 64-acre recreation park in the center of town. It was constructed in 1970 and is home to a 29-acre, 100 million-gallon lake with a fountain! The huge fountain spout will go off every hour for 15 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.The only time I will not erupt is in windy conditions.

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14.7 km

Sunrise Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Sunrise Trail is a steep trail traveling the canyon from the residential area at Sunrise Trailhead to the top of Sunrise Peak. The trail is straightforward, but it does have some loose rocks and steeper grades.

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20.6 km

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This trailhead serves as one of the primary access points for the preserve, and is the starting point for shorter and easier trails that meander around and across the natural desert wash. There is an extensive parking lot, restrooms, covered areas for shade, water, and plenty of directional signage.

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20.6 km

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Highlight • Natural

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve spans over 30,000 acres, with over 230 miles of trails; it is the largest urban preserve in the country. It is an outdoor enthusiast playground for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, or simply a place to connect with nature. Most trailheads are easily accessible, and entry into this beautiful desert landscape preserve is free.

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20.9 km

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead has received an award for its Sustainable Desert Design. It offers plenty of parking for vehicles and equestrians, along with multiple gathering areas.

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36.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

11.0 km

4.03 km

458 m

348 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

6.75 km

458 m

367 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

32°C

22°C

48 %

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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – McDowell Sonoran Preserve loop from Fountain Hills

Fountain Park and Veterans Memorial

Sunrise Trail

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

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