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SaveGlendale trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks and summits. Common trail features include stairs and bridges. Popular destinations include Thunderbird.
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- Mountain Bike
35 trails
- Gravel Bike
12 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Hike
36 trails
- Trail Running
36 trails
Region Details
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- 3
- 7
- 12
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 15, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 36
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 35
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 36
- Trails Trail Running
- 36
- Total Distance
- 64 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,275 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,119 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,164 ft
- Reports
- 56
- Photos
- 37
- Completed Counter
- 3,682
Sub Regions
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Thunderbird
- 5
- 8
- 4
- 1
Popular Glendale Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 2.7 • 5,118 ft • 78 ft • 158 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 78 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 2.9 • 1 mile • 135 ft • 141 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 135 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 646 ft • 47 ft • 112 •
Connector from parking area to Chuckwalla, starts with a fun climb through chunks of rock, then tapers off towards the east end. Lots of tail users, but is wide, so plenty of room for all to pass in both directions.
• 70 ★ 2.4 • 3 miles • 490 ft • 108 •
Either direction will provide a challenge to reach the summit of this trail. The west half is less steep, rocky, and technical, but is a much longer uphill hike/bike. The east side starts with a section of rock steps (if biking, a good...
• 40 ★ 3.0 • 2,462 ft • 87 ft • 104 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 87 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 2.0 • 1,913 ft • 141 ft • 80 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 141 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 2.7 • 2,157 ft • 193 ft • 69 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 193 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 1,608 ft • 68 ft • 69 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 68 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Glendale Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 988 ft • 2 • Loop •
The start of Cholla has a series of rock steps straight off of Coach Whip... if you walk most or all of...
• 4 miles • 2 •
• 3 miles • 530 ft • 5 •
• 8 miles • 270 ft • 0 •
Photos of Glendale Mountain Bike
Videos of Glendale Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Coach Whip | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:55am (America/Phoenix) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | Yarrendrag | ||
| Sunrise | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:55am (America/Phoenix) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | Yarrendrag | ||
| Amphitheater | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:55am (America/Phoenix) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | Yarrendrag | ||
| Coach Whip | Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Phoenix) Feb 13, 2026 | Dry | 5xlO0B | ||
| Grand Canalscape | Apr 5, 2025 @ 7:39am Apr 5, 2025 | Ideal | dlr1967 | ||
| Iguana - Park Road Connector | Mar 17, 2025 @ 11:59pm Mar 17, 2025 | Dry | Ampfrog | ||
| Cholla Loop | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:37pm Mar 17, 2025 | Dry | Ampfrog | ||
| H1- Trail | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:35pm Mar 17, 2025 | Dry | Ampfrog | ||
| Chuckwalla | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:25pm Mar 17, 2025 | Ideal | Ampfrog | ||
| Cholla Acc. | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:15pm Mar 17, 2025 | Dry | Ampfrog |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wheelsx2 | wishlist | region | activity #104906196 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 7:06am Sep 30, 2026 |
| boostikaka | wishlist | trail | activity #104673632 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 5:25pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| Yarrendrag | add | report | activity #101546253 and 2 more | Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:08am Aug 15, 2026 |
| Raulcervantes | comment | trail | activity #100876723 and 1 more | Aug 6, 2026 @ 10:49am Aug 6, 2026 |
| jamesgorman51 | wishlist | region | activity #100410609 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 7:11am Jul 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I highly recommend this mountain for mountain... | Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:06am Aug 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | I don't recommend this mountain for mountain... | Aug 6, 2026 @ 10:49am Aug 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great double track! Quite a few hikers, but... | Nov 25, 2025 @ 11:36am Nov 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | For reference, an easier and shorter climb... | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:33pm Mar 17, 2025 | ||
| trail | Can get air off the roller uphill from the... | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:23pm Mar 17, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k11 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge35 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k11 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge37 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 35 | 64 miles | 2,238 ft | 11 miles | 2,119 ft | #4,560 | #45 | 35 | 56 | 1 | 21,018 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 28 miles | 102 ft | 3 miles | 246 ft | 31 | 819 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 42 miles | 171 ft | 4 miles | 318 ft | #2,027 | #33 | 2 | 70 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 1 mile | 30 ft | 1,083 ft | 121 ft | #7,051 | #60 | 5 | ||||
| Hike | 36 | 64 miles | 2,277 ft | 11 miles | 2,119 ft | #4,294 | #54 | 2 | 56 | 1 | 2,741 | |
| Trail Running | 36 | 64 miles | 2,277 ft | 11 miles | 2,119 ft | #3,863 | #48 | 56 | 1 | 1,264 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Glendale?
Glendale has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Glendale?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Glendale are:
- Daisy Mountain Trail (South) (4/5)
- Bike/Pedestrian Bridge (4/5)
- Cholla Acc. (3.9/5)
- H1- Trail (3.8/5)
- Desert Iguana (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Glendale?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Glendale are:
- October (101 activities)
- November (94 activities)
- December (68 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Glendale?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Glendale. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Glendale?
The longest trail in Glendale is Cholla Loop at 2.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Glendale?
The best hiking trails in Glendale are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Glendale?
The best trail running trails in Glendale are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Glendale?
Glendale has a total of 36 trails. Of those, 35 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Glendale to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Glendale?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Glendale is Daisy Mountain Trail (South) with 1,086 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Glendale?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Glendale is Cholla Loop with 514 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Glendale?
Glendale supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Glendale?
The following bike services are available in Glendale:
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Glendale?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Glendale is Daisy Mountain Trail with an average grade of 16.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Glendale?
The overall region status for Glendale is Clear / Green. Out of 22 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
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Can I ride an ebike in Glendale?
There are 2 trails in Glendale that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Glendale?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Glendale are: View all mountain biking routes in Glendale.
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What type of bike is most common in Glendale?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Glendale are:
- AM (40 activities)
- Fat (9 activities)
- XC (5 activities)
- DH (3 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Glendale?
The most popular Strava segments in Glendale are:
- skunk 69 to 67 (3,344 athletes)
- 67th to 69th Sprint (3,290 athletes)
- T-Bird Climb Backside (3,224 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Glendale?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Glendale. View all adaptive trails in Glendale for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Glendale?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Glendale are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Glendale?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Glendale are:
- Bike/Pedestrian Bridge (4/5)
- Upper Skunk Creek (3/5)
- Scatter Wash Bike Path (3/5)
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