Bell Pass Trail - MSP, Arizona • Hiking

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Difficulty		2.5 of 5
Route Finding		1 of 5
Distance One Way		3.3 miles
Trailhead Elevation		2,021 feet
Elevation Gain		1,183 feet
Accumulated Gain		1,240 feet
Avg Time One Way		1.5-2 hours
Kokopelli Seeds		7.43

Photos

Collective Slideshow

2018-12-22

Windgate Bell Loop

Naferg323

2018-11-02

Dixie-Prospector-Windmill-Coachwhip - MMRP/MSP

KBKB

2018-10-05

Dixie-Prospector-Windmill-Coachwhip - MMRP/MSP

KBKB

2018-09-14

Dixie Mine-Coachwhip-Prospector - MMRP/MSP

KBKB

2018-08-17

Dixie Mine-Coachwhip-Bell Pass-Prospector

KBKB

2018-07-01

Dixie Mine-Prospector-Bell Pass-Coachwhip

KBKB

2018-04-01

gummo

2018-03-24

Thompson Peak - MSP

Nightstalker

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Author HAZ_Hikebot

	Guides 16,879
	Routes 15,954
	Photos 24
	Trips 1 map ( 6 miles )
	Age 22
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McDowell Sonoran Preserves

Preferred Mar, Nov, Feb, Apr

Sun 7:30am - 5:47pm

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	16270	follow	activity

Official Route

55 Alternative

Water

Windgate Bell Loop

2018-12-29

DixieFlyer

9.16 mi
2,114 ft

Thompson Peak - MSP

2018-12-23

lindaagm

13.47 mi
3,790 ft

Windgate Bell Loop

2018-12-22

Naferg323

9.73 mi
2,149 ft

Windgate Bell Loop

2018-07-21

DixieFlyer

9.29 mi
2,022 ft

Golden Eagle Loop - Fountain Hills

2018-02-07

RowdyandMe

11.47 mi
1,787 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

2018-01-23

RowdyandMe

13.59 mi
3,534 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

2017-12-10

trekkin_gecko

12.91 mi
3,366 ft

Thompson Peak from 104th St TH

2017-11-25

lindaagm

13.11 mi
3,764 ft

Windgate Bell Loop

2017-11-24

DarthStiller

9.91 mi
2,211 ft

Windgate Bell Loop

2017-11-24

TheMazzicMan

9.39 mi
2,150 ft

Thompson Peak-East End via 104th St

2017-10-21

BiFrost

20.35 mi
5,398 ft

McDowell Mountain Loop

2017-09-23

BiFrost

33.05 mi
6,356 ft

Thompson Peak - MSP

2017-02-26

lindaagm

13.23 mi
3,763 ft

Bell Pass Thompson Peak Windate Loop

2017-01-07

BiFrost

16.97 mi
4,324 ft

Double Bypass (Bell and Windgate)

2016-11-06

paulshikleejr

9.82 mi
2,196 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

2016-09-24

JuanJaimeiii

12.58 mi
3,139 ft

Thompson Peak from Gateway Trailhead

2016-04-21

JuanJaimeiii

13.13 mi
3,790 ft

McDowell Loop

2016-01-16

The_Eagle

18.84 mi
4,169 ft

Thompson Peak - MSP

2016-01-10

lindaagm

13.54 mi
3,880 ft

Tom's Thumb Bell Pass Loop

2015-12-19

BiFrost

12.21 mi
3,140 ft

Bell Pass / Windgate Pass Loop

2015-09-12

CdnInAz

9.73 mi
2,181 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

2015-05-23

trekkin_gecko

12.73 mi
3,218 ft

Bell Windgate Loop from 104th Street

2015-05-17

tibber

10.03 mi
2,131 ft

McDowell Loop

2015-05-16

The_Eagle

14.73 mi
3,529 ft

Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

2015-03-26

Crzy4AZ

11.36 mi
1,781 ft

Windgate Bell Loop

2015-02-12

Crzy4AZ

10.07 mi
2,189 ft

Windgate Bell Loop

2015-01-11

slowandsteady

9.44 mi
2,111 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

2015-01-10

topohiker

32.4 mi
4,736 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

2015-01-04

JuanJaimeiii

12.48 mi
3,068 ft

Mcdowell and Drinkwater Peaks

2014-11-30

trekkin_gecko

8.56 mi
2,632 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop

2014-08-24

trekkin_gecko

11.92 mi
3,056 ft

Thompson via Bell Pass

2014-08-24

slowandsteady

13.19 mi
3,787 ft

Windgate Bell Loop

2014-06-25

The_Eagle

9.67 mi
2,198 ft

McDowell Meander

2014-04-26

The_Eagle

19.89 mi
5,720 ft

Golden Eagle Loop with Bell Pass

2014-03-09

tibber

11.69 mi
1,727 ft

Toms Thumb Bell Pass Loop

2014-03-02

BiFrost

14.62 mi
3,499 ft

Windgate Bell Pass Loop

2014-02-27

BiFrost

9.47 mi
2,014 ft

Bell Pass Windgate Loop - MSP

2014-01-19

BiFrost

9.4 mi
2,041 ft

Golden Eagle Loop - Fountain Hills

2014-01-17

FLYING_FLIVER

10.15 mi
1,375 ft

Bell Pass Windgate Loop - MSP

2014-01-05

BiFrost

9.36 mi
2,116 ft

Thompson Peak to Tom's Thumb TH

2013-12-22

BiFrost

11.39 mi
3,576 ft

McDowell and Drinkwater Peaks

2013-10-20

John9L

11.01 mi
3,161 ft

McDowell and Drinkwater Peaks

2013-05-28

trekkin_gecko

8.5 mi
2,619 ft

104th St to Tom's Thumb out & back

2013-03-24

Crzy4AZ

12.19 mi
3,622 ft

SuperLoop Windgate Bell Pass - MSP

2013-03-22

SgtLumpy

12.65 mi
2,445 ft

SuperLoop Windgate Bell Pass - MSP

2013-03-16

SgtLumpy

9.51 mi
2,139 ft

Sunrise Trail - MSP

2013-03-02

BiFrost

16.8 mi
4,475 ft

Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP

2013-02-24

BiFrost

17.47 mi
5,012 ft

Drinkwater Peak - MSP

2013-02-05

FLYING_FLIVER

8.68 mi
2,605 ft

Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP

2013-01-12

BiFrost

16.06 mi
3,713 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

2012-07-02

trekkin_gecko

12.55 mi
3,101 ft

Drinkwater Peak

2012-05-21

trekkin_gecko

7.87 mi
2,359 ft

Drinkwater Peak - MSP

2012-03-20

FLYING_FLIVER

8.08 mi
2,612 ft

Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

2012-03-19

trekkin_gecko

17.1 mi
3,800 ft

Golden Eagle Loop - Fountain Hills

2012-01-16

FLYING_FLIVER

11.15 mi
1,546 ft

McDowell Peak

2011-11-27

trekkin_gecko

8.97 mi
2,649 ft

Nearby

Area Water

		Bell Pass - Bell / 104th TH 0.0 mi away 7.1 mi 1,577 ft
		Peak 2658 - MSP 0.0 mi away
		Peak 2796 - MSP 0.0 mi away
		Peak 3515 - MSP 0.0 mi away
		Crossover Trail - MSP 0.7 mi away 0.2 mi 13 ft
		Windgate Pass Trail - MSP 0.9 mi away 3.2 mi 1,130 ft
		Saguaro Loop Trail - MSP 0.9 mi away 0.3 mi 56 ft
		Levee Trail - MSP 1.2 mi away 1.0 mi 238 ft
		104th Street Trail - MSP 1.2 mi away 0.8 mi 84 ft
		Equestrian Bypass Trail - MSP 1.3 mi away 0.3 mi 21 ft

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Syllabus
Bell Pass Trail - MSP is a 3.3 mile one way hike with 1,240 feet accumulated elevation gain. Located 4 miles south-southeast of Scottsdale Arizona. The trailhead is car accessible. March and November are the best months to enjoy this hike.

Overview: This is the official one-way segment. Access is via "TBD" or "TBD".

Check out Bell Pass via Bell/104th TH for the popular out-n-back from the west.

Check out the Official Route.

2011-10-03

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MSP Rock Climbing Guide - Page 1
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MSP Rock Climbing Guide - Page 2
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MSP Rock Climbing Guide - Page 3
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MSP - Approved Climbing Areas 2011
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One-Way Notice
This hike is listed as One-Way.

When hiking several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example.

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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