Fountain Hills, Arizona Travel Information

Salt River Recreation Center and Saguaro Lake For a real change of pace, take a short drive and a long float down the river. Saguaro Lake was formed by Stewart Mountain Dam and is one of the several lakes built for water reclamation purposes. You... Fountain Hills, AZ

Scottsdale and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community No trip around Phoenix is complete without a day in Scottsdale. Famous as “The West’s Most Western Town,” Scottsdale is the shopping and art hub of the Valley of the Sun. It’s difficult to believe tha... Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, Arizona and its Neighbors Scottsdale, as a community, began in 1888 when Army chaplain Winfield Scott purchased land to grow citrus and other crops. Over the years the town has emerged as a world-renowned resort destination, o... Scottsdale, AZ

The East Valley of the Sun and Points South Just east of Tempe is Mesa, another surprise in the Valley of the Sun. Recently graced with a face-lift, the downtown area is the site of almost everything you might want to see or do. The expanded Me... Mesa, AZ

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Long Loop (Distance: 3.7 mi) This is the longest of the three loops that make up the competitive track system at the park. It was designed specifically for skilled riders, high speeds, and racing, and has sharp turns and abrupt ...

Scottsdale, AZ - Mountain Biking - length:8.1 mi

Pemberton Trail (Distance: 3.7 mi) This is a most enjoyable, classic singletrack loop across the eastern slope of the McDowell Mountains. It's a fast, nontechnical loop with just enough variety for its length. The ride is best done c...

Scottsdale, AZ - Mountain Biking - length:15.6 mi

Sport Loop (Distance: 3.8 mi) This short, but fun, loop is part of the competitive track system at the park. It was designed specifically for skilled riders, high speeds, and racing, and has sharp turns and abrupt transitions as ...

Scottsdale, AZ - Mountain Biking - length:3 mi

Lower Salt River (Distance: 5.6 mi) Only 40 minutes from downtown, the Salt River is metro Phoenix’s closest fishery. It’s very popular with fly fishers who don’t have the time to travel to the high-elevation trout waters. It’s hard to ...

Apache Junction, AZ - Fly-Fishing - length:unknown

McDowell Mountain Regional Park: Scenic Trail (Distance: 5.9 mi) McDowell Mountain Regional Park covers more than 21,000 acres of desert wilderness at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Take the easy Scenic Trail to a hilltop to enjoy expansive views of surroundin...

Scottsdale, AZ - Hiking - length:4.5 mi

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Desert Canyon Desert Canyon Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6415 yards, par 71 1.7 miles from center of Fountain Hills, Arizona

SunRidge Canyon SunRidge Canyon Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6823 yards, par 71 1.7 miles from center of Fountain Hills, Arizona

FireRock FireRock Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6984 yards, par 72 2.0 miles from center of Fountain Hills, Arizona

Eagle Mountain Eagle Mountain Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6800 yards, par 71 2.7 miles from center of Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cholla We-Ko-Pa Golf Club Public, 18 holes 7225 yards, par 72 3.0 miles from center of Fountain Hills, Arizona

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