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SaveMesa trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often hike-a-bike in places, flowy and exposed. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, rock gardens and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Hawes, Desert Trails Park and Desert Arroyo Park.
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- Mountain Bike
137 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Gravel Bike
32 trails
- Adaptive Bike
24 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
6 trails
- Horse
36 trails
- Hike
131 trails
- Trail Running
131 trails
Region Details
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- 39
- 45
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- 6
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Region Status
Open as of 2 daysLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 137
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 137
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 32
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 24
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 36
- Trails Hike
- 131
- Trails Trail Running
- 131
- Total Distance
- 151 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,213 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,460 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,651 ft
- Reports
- 5,050
- Photos
- 1,068
- Completed Counter
- 154,176
Articles
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.
Sub Regions
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Brown Mountain
- 3
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Desert Arroyo Park
- 2
- 2
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Desert Trails Park
- 2
- 5
- 1
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Hawes
- 29
- 40
- 22
- 6
- 1
Popular Mesa Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,793 ft • 257 ft • 4,527 •
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 • 4,519 •
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 • 4,468 •
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 • 4,320 •
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 • 3,978 •
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 • 3,863 •
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 • 3,514 •
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.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,493 ft • 51 ft • 3,496 •
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.
Mesa 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 Mesa Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Mid-Mountain (S1) | Nov 5, 2026 @ 10:55am (America/Phoenix) Nov 5, 2026 | Unknown | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | Corridor flagging. | |
| Secret | Nov 4, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/Phoenix) Nov 4, 2026 | Variable | bearlodgebeary SCGMBA | Heavily eroded in the up out of the... | |
| White Fang | Oct 31, 2026 @ 8:48am (America/Phoenix) Oct 31, 2026 | Unknown | schillingsworth TRAILFORKS | Corridor flagging. |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Big Sister | Nov 10, 2026 @ 9:29am (America/Phoenix) 2 days | Ideal | Terragravityfighter | ||
| Cactus Nectar | Nov 10, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Phoenix) 2 days | Ideal | RipleyGTI | ||
| Lower Hawes | Nov 11, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Phoenix) 1 day | Unknown | Skywagon185 | ||
| Lance's Trail | Nov 9, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Phoenix) Nov 9, 2026 | Ideal | bearlodgebeary SCGMBA | ||
| High Noon | Nov 9, 2026 @ 12:55pm (America/Phoenix) Nov 9, 2026 | Ideal | bearlodgebeary SCGMBA | ||
| Wild Horse | Nov 9, 2026 @ 12:55pm (America/Phoenix) Nov 9, 2026 | Ideal | bearlodgebeary SCGMBA | ||
| Rattler | Nov 9, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Phoenix) Nov 9, 2026 | Ideal | smhogen | ||
| Scorpion | Nov 9, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Phoenix) Nov 9, 2026 | Ideal | smhogen | ||
| Maricopa Madness | Nov 9, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Phoenix) Nov 9, 2026 | Ideal | smhogen | ||
| Bull Run | Nov 9, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Phoenix) Nov 9, 2026 | Ideal | smhogen |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Terragravityfighter | add | report | activity #107673284 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 1:28pm 1 hours |
| Enduncan2222 | vote | trail | activity #107666226 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 11:07am 4 hours |
| mtbike52 | add | report | activity #107656084 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:35am 7 hours |
| RipleyGTI | add | report | activity #107655128 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:12am 8 hours |
| ANDcKoQ6 | wishlist | route | activity #107654898 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:06am 8 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Love this trail in the clockwise direction.... | Nov 7, 2026 @ 2:36pm Nov 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great trail historically but the rains have... | Nov 6, 2026 @ 9:58pm Nov 6, 2026 | ||
| 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 |
Local Badges
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Hawes Baker's Dozen49 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge72 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge798 awarded -
Big Ride 30k20,936 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k7,270 awarded -
Top 10 Trails96 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Desert Trails Park | skill park | Mesa |
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 | 137 | 151 miles | 14,213 ft | 50 miles | 1,460 ft | #61 | #4 | 1,026 | 5,049 | 105 | 199,395 | |
| E-Bike | 11 | 52 miles | 144 ft | 8 miles | 210 ft | #875 | #10 | 9 | 3,608 | 12 | 16,075 | |
| Gravel Bike | 32 | 68 miles | 764 ft | 13 miles | 1,378 ft | #950 | #13 | 44 | 2 | 873 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 24 | 27 miles | 1,788 ft | 9 miles | 1,224 ft | #1,463 | #12 | 1,041 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 2 miles | 564 ft | 1 mile | 883 ft | #1,772 | #9 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Horse | 36 | 44 miles | 1,942 ft | 9 miles | 1,119 ft | #809 | #30 | 759 | 2 | 243 | ||
| Hike | 131 | 150 miles | 13,848 ft | 49 miles | 1,460 ft | #856 | #24 | 31 | 5,033 | 6 | 6,468 | |
| Trail Running | 131 | 150 miles | 13,848 ft | 49 miles | 1,460 ft | #414 | #11 | 2 | 5,031 | 12 | 2,763 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Mesa?
Mesa has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mesa?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mesa 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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Where can I park to ride in Mesa?
There are 18 parking locations listed in Mesa. 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 Mesa?
The longest trail in Mesa is Southeast Mesa Gateway Path at 3.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mesa?
The best hiking trails in Mesa are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mesa?
The best trail running trails in Mesa are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Mesa?
Mesa has a total of 137 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mesa to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mesa?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mesa 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 Mesa?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mesa 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 Mesa?
Mesa supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Mesa?
The following bike services are available in Mesa:
- Bike Shop (6)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mesa?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mesa is Spook Hill with an average grade of 13.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Mesa?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Mesa are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Mesa?
The overall region status for Mesa is Clear / Green. Out of 119 trails:
- Clear / Green: 95
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Mesa?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Mesa:
- Ideal: 14 trails
- Dry: 3 trails
- Variable: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Mesa?
Yes, Mesa supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Mesa 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 Mesa?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Mesa are: View all mountain biking routes in Mesa.
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What is the highest summit in Mesa?
The highest summit in Mesa is Pass Mountain at 3,307 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mesa?
The most popular Strava segments in Mesa 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 Mesa?
There are 27 technical trail features (TTFs) in Mesa. Some popular features include:
- Da Bridge
- Double the Slab (Rock Face)
- Garden of Rocks (Rock Garden)
- "Get over it" (Rock Face)
- Drainage Gap (Gap Jump)
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What trails are closed in Mesa?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Mesa. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 95
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Mesa?
Yes, there are 24 accessible/adaptive trails in Mesa. View all adaptive trails in Mesa for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Mesa?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Mesa directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mesa?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mesa are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mesa?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mesa are:
- Stinger-Bush (4.5/5)
- Maricopa Madness (4.8/5)
- Scorpion (4.1/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Left Hook Drop TTF
- Mine Shaft (actual location) Other
- DG Garden TTF
- Ride the Wall TTF
- Dragons Back TTF
- Split the Rock TTF
- Garden of Rocks/big gap/smaller lefty gap/rock skinny TTF
- Ovaries Tabletop TTF
- Drainage Gap TTF
- Double the Slab TTF
- Pass Mountain (3,307 ft)
- Peak 3004 (2,959 ft)
- Usery Mountain (2,946 ft)
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