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View of Telegraph Pass – South Mountain Preserve loop from Dobbins Rd & Central Av

View of Telegraph Pass – South Mountain Preserve loop from Dobbins Rd & Central Av

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View of Telegraph Pass – South Mountain Preserve loop from Dobbins Rd & Central Av

01:24

27.3km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.33 km

Scorpion Gulch

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally constructed in 1936 as a house and store, this remarkable establishment remained open until 1966. Today, it's a perfect place to admire and appreciate the craftsmanship of the reconstruction period.

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4.92 km

Summit Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Summit Road travels through the heart of the South Mountain Preserve. It passes a number of overlooks, lots of trailheads, and even a couple restrooms, parking lots, and water fountains. The road is entirely paved and gets steep and twisty in spots.

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7.60 km

View of Gila River Valley from National Trail Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook is at the intersection of the National Trail and Telegraph Pass Trail. You get a great view of the Gila River Valley from up here, but you do have to share the overlook with some car traffic. Most of the trails in the preserve are open to cyclists, but this can be a tricky uphill trail for riders. That being said, keep your eyes peeled because bikes get to moving on the downhill.

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7.61 km

View of Telegraph Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot is located right off the main road and is perfect place to take a quick break and recharge. Sit on the bench, take in the sights and relish in the satisfaction of the part of the trail you completed while preparing yourself for the next adventure to come.

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8.61 km

South Mountain Preserve

Highlight • Forest

South Mountain Preserve is one of the largest urban parks in North America and is the largest in the United States at more than 16,000 acres. It is designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.

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13.7 km

Mount Suappoa

Highlight • Viewpoint

If it's not hard enough climbing about 6 miles and 2,000 feet, then how about the last .5 mile at 15% grade..! Super smooth - super fast downhills with big turns. Best ride in the valley -- never let's me down..!

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19.9 km

Summit Road, South Mountain Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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View of Telegraph Pass – South Mountain Preserve loop from Dobbins Rd & Central Av

Scorpion Gulch

Summit Road

View of Gila River Valley from National Trail Overlook

View of Telegraph Pass

South Mountain Preserve

Mount Suappoa

Summit Road, South Mountain Preserve

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