Explore the Historic Stoneman Road - A Conservancy Educational Ride

Scottsdale Mountain Bikers is teaming up with McDowell Sonoran Conservancy to offer a free educational group ride about historic Stoneman Road that runs through Browns Ranch. This ride is 13 miles at a slower pace with several stops.

Note: This is a McDowell Sonoran Conservancy ride led by a Conservancy steward. To join, you MUST sign up for this event at the Conservancy website
https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/patrol-the-stoneman-road-educational-ride-3/

From the Conservancy:
Patrol the Stoneman Road Educational Ride from Fraesfield Trailhead.
The Stoneman Road was a military road created in 1870, connecting Fort McDowell and Fort Whipple. Join us to patrol some of the historical remnants of this road and listen to the story of the people who made it. This is an Intermediate biker skill with moderate cardio level on about 13 miles over 3 hours.

A bike with wide knobby tires is required. Please, no road bikes, hybrids, or folding bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Restrooms at the trailhead but no water. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start.

No electric assist bikes. To inquire about an accommodation from the City of Scottsdale, vist the City website or call 480-312-4444.

Space is limited!
Save your spot by signing up for this ride at the Conservancy website
https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/patrol-the-stoneman-road-educational-ride-3/

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