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Walkable From Every Angle at Optima McDowell Mountain
At Optima McDowell Mountain, the rooftop deck features a quarter-mile running and walking track that wraps the perimeter of the roof, set next to the pool and lounge areas with great views of the McDowell Mountains. The loop passes the mountains from a different angle each time, giving residents the option for a morning run or an evening walk. Lounge seating along the deck makes it easy to rest partway through, and the pool is right there for a refreshing cool-down once the laps are finished.
The location adds even more on foot. A Whole Foods and a handful of restaurants sit right across the street, reachable without getting in the car, and a dedicated bike path runs adjacent to the property, connecting to Scottsdale’s wider trail network.
The McDowell Sonoran Preserve sits nearby as well, with miles of hiking and biking trails for residents who want to trade the rooftop loop for something with more elevation. The Gateway Trailhead offers access to some of the area’s best views, giving residents a proper trail run within easy reach whenever the rooftop track isn’t enough distance for the day.
For the days that call for it, the property’s fitness center provides a full range of cardio and strength equipment as an alternative to the rooftop. Between the quarter-mile track, the Olympic length pool and the fitness center, residents have a variety of ways to get a workout in regardless of the desert heat or the time of day.
