Discovery Trails
Subdivision Information
McDowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale
Discovery Trails consists of 139 homes located in the community of McDowell Mountain Ranch in north Scottsdale. Discovery Trails was developed by Woodside Homes and they began building in 1998.
Discovery Trails has seven different floor plan variations ranging from 1,088 to 2,232 square feet. Floor plans featured are from 2 to 4 bedrooms. Two car garages are a standard feature on these models.
The seven different floor plans of Discovery Canyon are The Cholla, The Coronado, The Catalina, The Sabino, The Sierra, The Highline, and The Palo Verde. You can click on each name to get a pdf of each floor plan and more information.
Discovery Trails is located in the McDowell Mountain Ranch Community just off 104th Street behind the Desert Canyon school complex.
Follow the McDowell Mountain Ranch Road and you will discover the Community Center. It offers accessibility to the marvelous mountain views and the adjacent trail system. It has amenities including a heated pool and spa, community recreational center, BBQ stations, exercise room, and an open space covered with ramadas.
A Trail Mail Blast is sent to all the residents of McDowell Mountain Ranch to giving the latest and greatest news, such as board meetings, school information, family events, and fitness classes in the Community Center.
Desert Canyon Elementary School and Desert Canyon Middle School, rated top schools, are located in the community. The community loves its’ 20,000 square foot Arabian Library, Aquatic Center with a 600-foot lazy river and 8-lanes lap pool, and a 16,000 sq. ft Skate Park. Click here to get more information.
Builder Finishes and Standards for homes in Discovery Trails by Woodside Homes
Unique Exterior
- Embossed steel weather resistant roll-up garage door
- Decorative tan windows with front elevation grids
- Concealed air conditioning & heating units
- Masonry fence with cedar gate
- Coach lighted entries
- Pool size lots
- Durable concrete barrel tile roof with bird stops
- Distinctive southwest inspired architecture
- Low maintenance stucco exterior
- Front Yard landscaping with drip system
- Dead bolts on exterior doors
Distinctive Baths
- “Rolex” Moen faucets in master bath and powder rooms
- Compartmented room for water closet in master bath
- Cultured marble surrounds for showers and baths
- Cultured marble vanity top and bowls
- Expansive plate glass mirror
- Handy built-in medicine cabinets
- Full size vanity mirror
- Luxurious master baths with double lavatories
Interior Features
- Impressive ceramic tile entries
- Designer plant shelves
- Dramatic vaulted or volume ceilings
- Decorator no wax floors in kitchens and baths
- Two prewires each for telephone and cable TV
- Walk-in closets
- Decorator selected light fixtures
- Hand textured ceilings
- Polished brass lever hardware
- Rounded drywall corners (per plan)
- Pre-wire for ceiling fans in master bedroom and family room
- Designer interior doors
- Sante Fe Hand textured drywall
- Rocker switches
- Richly Detailed Interiors
- Interior laundry room
- Quality wall to wall carpeting
Award Winning Kitchens
- Porcelain over steel double sink with disposal
- Large pantries on selected plans
- Designer white appliances
- Water line to icemaker
- Lazy Susan
- Energy saving dishwasher
- Laminate countertops with choice of color
- Oak cabinets with choice of finishes
- Self cleaning oven
Energy Saving Features
- R19 rated walls and R30 ceiling insulation
- High efficient cooling and heating system
- Weather stripping on all exterior doors
- Interior Fire Sprinkler system
- Energy Advantage home
- Dual(pane) glazed tinted windows
- 50 gallon efficient gas water heater
- 220 volt hookup for electric dryer
- 200 amp electrical service
- Gas dryer hook-up
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