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SaveXC & All-Mountain type trails in a stacked loop system on the Tonto National Forest.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: Tonto National Forest
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
108 trails
- Horse
33 trails
- Hike
104 trails
- Trail Running
104 trails
Region Details
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Open as of 2 daysLocal Trail Association
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 108
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 108
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 17
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 18
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 33
- Trails Hike
- 104
- Trails Trail Running
- 104
- Total Distance
- 88 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,636 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,344 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,651 ft
- Reports
- 4,928
- Photos
- 1,032
- Completed Counter
- 145,555
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Arizona's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
Oct 19, 2021 from pinkbike.com
The American Southwest is chock full of bucket list locales, and perhaps no single southwestern state is home to more of them than Arizona.
Popular Hawes Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,793 ft • 257 ft • 4,516 •
Intermediate climb to access Big Sister. Probably more difficult physically than technically, but does have a couple short steep sections that I have seen some riders walk. Uphill primary, ride as part of a counterclockwise loop with...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 554 ft • 4,510 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 554 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 1,581 ft • 0 ft • 4,457 •
This is a super fun cut off of Wild Horse. This is a quick cut where if your are going downhill you can catch a good half dozen small to medium jumps and small gap jumps.
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 40 ft • 4,309 •
This is a predominantly downhill trail with bermed turned, rock drops & jumps!! Not recommended for hiking or uphill traffic. Please be aware!!
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,060 ft • 57 ft • 3,974 •
Contouring singletrack trail connecting Iron Goat to Cactus Garden. Parts of this trail were machine built, but most was hand built. Kudos to the Goat Herders for building an amazing trail!!
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 15 ft • 3,856 •
Primarily a downhill trail with a fair amount of flow. Some small rock features up top. This trail is a solid double-blue, but Trailforks doesn't have that rating capability, so it is rated higher in difficulty on the map to help...
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2 miles • 295 ft • 3,502 •
Beautiful trail winding through cacti and rock features parallel to Wildhorse trail but slightly more technical. This 2 mile long trail is 100% rideable in both directions and has great views of Four Peaks and Red Mountain.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,493 ft • 51 ft • 3,495 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 51 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Hawes Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 1,254 ft • 7 • Loop •
Parking is on power on the West side of the road. Optionally, by Walgreens or the Park and ride further...
★ 4.5 • 14 miles • 2,082 ft • 9 • Loop •
Three fast and flowy downhills, a sprinkling of tech, optional jumps, and huge banked turns. This...
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 2,358 ft • 8 • Loop •
This is a good loop that allows you to hit 3 of the best DH runs at Hawes (High Ridge, Red Mountain Rush,...
Photos of Hawes Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade Ridge | Oct 23, 2026 @ 8:33am (America/Phoenix) Oct 23, 2026 | Unknown | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | Corridor flagging. | |
| Bush Lite (Far East) | Oct 18, 2026 @ 3:10pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 18, 2026 | Unknown | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | Corridor routing. | |
| Chubasco | Oct 21, 2026 @ 5:58am (America/Phoenix) Oct 21, 2026 | Unknown | TIxcCBGE | Trail Running The proposed route on this trail is... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRA: All Mtn. Park 3 (Lower) | Oct 28, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Dry | mwl1622 | ||
| Bush Lite Loop (West) | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Ideal | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | ||
| A Phon Loop (West) | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:48pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Dry | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | ||
| Cactus Garden | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:47pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Dry | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | ||
| Mid Hawes | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:47pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Dry | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | ||
| Goat | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:46pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Ideal | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | ||
| High Noon | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Ideal | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | ||
| Twisted Sister (Lower) | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Ideal | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | ||
| Red Mountain Rush | Oct 28, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Very Dry | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | ||
| Magic Mountain | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Phoenix) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VicTrails | wishlist | region | activity #107051356 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 7:20pm 1 day |
| fabianschwab | wishlist | route | activity #107050786 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 6:42pm 1 day |
| Scrapper696 | wishlist | route | activity #106976566 and 1 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 7:24pm 2 days |
| yambaman | wishlist | route | activity #106951958 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 12:32pm 3 days |
| Rschlagheck | wishlist | route | activity #106902723 | Oct 30, 2026 @ 10:38pm Oct 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | A snake in the desert?!?! No way! | Oct 16, 2026 @ 1:15pm Oct 16, 2026 | ||
| report | Hey Nick, Matt with HTA are you interested in... | Sep 25, 2026 @ 11:30am Sep 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Wholly Moley! This is a fast fun trail. Great... | Sep 8, 2026 @ 1:25pm Sep 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | There would be braking bumps on this trail... | Aug 26, 2026 @ 3:18pm Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Morning ride 8/24.... BEWARE rattler heard... | Aug 24, 2026 @ 7:55am Aug 24, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Trails Park | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3.3 km | |
| Desert Arroyo Park | 2 | 3.8 km | |||
| Usery Mountains | 22 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4.4 km |
| Brown Mountain | 3 | 4.7 km | |||
| Bulldog Canyon OHV Area | 5.7 km |
Local Badges
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Hawes Baker's Dozen49 awarded -
Completionist3 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 108 | 88 miles | 13,635 ft | 39 miles | 1,345 ft | #23 | #2 | 993 | 4,927 | 78 | 163,838 | |
| Gravel Bike | 17 | 12 miles | 564 ft | 3 miles | 1,250 ft | #36 | #15 | 35 | 1 | 413 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 18 | 20 miles | 1,745 ft | 8 miles | 1,135 ft | #36 | #15 | 1,031 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 5 | 2 miles | 482 ft | 4,879 ft | 883 ft | #36 | #15 | |||||
| Horse | 33 | 23 miles | 1,932 ft | 8 miles | 1,102 ft | #712 | #30 | 736 | 2 | 36 | ||
| Hike | 104 | 88 miles | 13,379 ft | 38 miles | 1,345 ft | #763 | #25 | 28 | 4,917 | 4 | 4,571 | |
| Trail Running | 104 | 88 miles | 13,379 ft | 38 miles | 1,345 ft | #888 | #18 | 2 | 4,915 | 10 | 1,870 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Hawes?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Hawes are:
- Big Sister (4.7/5)
- Red Mountain Rush (4.6/5)
- Maricopa Madness (4.6/5)
- Boulderdash (4.5/5)
- Iron Goat (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Hawes?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Hawes are:
- January (2,145 activities)
- March (2,130 activities)
- February (2,101 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Hawes?
There are 17 parking locations listed in Hawes. 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 Hawes?
The longest trail in Hawes is Wild Horse at 3.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Hawes?
The best hiking trails in Hawes are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Hawes?
The best trail running trails in Hawes are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Hawes?
Hawes has a total of 108 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Hawes to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hawes?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Hawes is Alpe d'Huez with 554 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hawes?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Hawes is Sunset Ridge with 909 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Hawes?
Hawes supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Hawes?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Hawes is NRA Top Access with an average grade of 10.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Hawes?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Hawes are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Hawes?
The overall region status for Hawes is Clear / Green. Out of 96 trails:
- Clear / Green: 78
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Hawes?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Hawes:
- Ideal: 5 trails
- Dry: 4 trails
- Very Dry: 1 trail
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Hawes?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Hawes are: View all mountain biking routes in Hawes.
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What type of bike is most common in Hawes?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Hawes are:
- AM (2,130 activities)
- XC (218 activities)
- Trials (13 activities)
- RD (11 activities)
- DH (10 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Hawes?
The most popular Strava segments in Hawes are:
- Wash leg burner (10,506 athletes)
- Up and out of the hole! (9,922 athletes)
- doughunts barrel to top (9,674 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Hawes?
There are 25 technical trail features (TTFs) in Hawes. Some popular features include:
- "Get over it" (Rock Face)
- Drainage Gap (Gap Jump)
- Double the Slab (Rock Face)
- Garden of Rocks (Rock Garden)
- Ovaries Tabletop (Jump)
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What trails are closed in Hawes?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Hawes. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 78
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 2
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Hawes?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Hawes are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Hawes?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Hawes are:
- Stinger-Bush (4.5/5)
- Maricopa Madness (4.8/5)
- Scorpion (4.1/5)
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