Arizona · Mountain biking

Prospector

1.3 mi
round trip
1,100 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Prospector is a black diamond mountain biking trail in the Mcdowell Sonoran Preserve, managed by county land in Arizona. The route is 1.28 miles one way, and it rises from 2,390 feet to 2,925 feet, with a total climb of 1,100 feet for the round trip. The trail is rated hard, and it is technical, with rocky sections that demand advanced mountain biking skills. The out-and-back format lets riders scout the way out before committing to the return, which makes it a good choice for experienced riders looking to push their limits on singletrack. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Pinnacle Peak show October highs around 83°F with lows near 61°F, while July highs average about 99°F. Bell Pass Trail is the closest nearby hike at 0.4 miles, and East End Trail and Thompson Peak Trail are both about 0.7 miles away. Climbers can head to Glass Dome, roughly 1.5 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Prospector

    Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      64° / 43°

    2. Feb

      66° / 45°

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

    4. Apr

      79° / 54°

    5. May

      87° / 62°

    6. Jun

      96° / 71°

    7. Jul

      99° / 76°

    8. Aug

      98° / 75°

    9. Sep

      94° / 71°

    10. Oct

      83° / 61°

    11. Nov

      72° / 50°

    12. Dec

      63° / 42°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinnacle Peak, AZ, 5.7 mi away at 2,565 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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