Windgate PassThe trail's high point at 3,031 feet, with sweeping views and a peaceful atmosphere.
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This demanding out-and-back trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve climbs steadily over rocky sections to Windgate Pass, rewarding you with wide desert views. Along the way, informational signs describe the local plants, and you'll pass plenty of cacti and wildflowers in a quiet setting.
A 12.1 km out-and-back route from Fountain Hills to run or cycle, with 436 m of climbing.