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SavePhoenix 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 Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often rocky, faint trail and hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes summits, views and desert terrain. Common trail features include rock gardens, drops and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and picnic spots. Popular destinations include South Mountain Preserve, Phoenix Mountain Preserve and Pyramid Peak.
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Valley of the Sun
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
439 trails
- E-Bike
303 trails
- Gravel Bike
79 trails
- Adaptive Bike
36 trails
- Horse
111 trails
- Hike
452 trails
- Trail Running
452 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
Region Details
- 39
- 15
- 147
- 164
- 51
- 23
Region Status
Open as of 3 daysLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 457
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 439
- Trails E-Bike
- 303
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 79
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 36
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 111
- Trails Hike
- 452
- Trails Trail Running
- 452
- Total Distance
- 427 miles
- Total Descent
- 52,044 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,623 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,672 ft
- Reports
- 4,773
- Photos
- 1,331
- Completed Counter
- 194,902
Articles
The Best Trails in Phoenix for All Types of Hikers
Mar 16, 2022 from backpacker.com
Dayhikes, backpacking, family-friendly trails–Phoenix has hiking for everybody, and it's some of the country's best.
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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Deem Hills
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 2
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Echo Canyon Recreation Area
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Lookout Mountain Preserve
- 31
- 3
- 1
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve
- 1
- 32
- 43
- 20
- 6
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve - North Mountain / Shaw Butte
- 1
- 7
- 7
- 2
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Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
- 3
- 16
- 17
- 2
- 1
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Pyramid Peak
- 8
- 39
- 1
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Reach 11 Recreation Area
- 7
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Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
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South Mountain Preserve
- 5
- 38
- 48
- 23
- 16
Popular Phoenix Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 3,498 •
As of summer 2023, "Mormon Loop" is officially gone as a trail name. As per the South Mountain 2017 Trails Master Plan, Javelina Canyon has been extended west to incorporate the old Mormon Loop Trail. These changes will be reflected on...
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2 miles • 38 ft • 2,928 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 38 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,165 ft • 17 ft • 2,587 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 17 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 187 ft • 2,355 •
Alternate route to this section of Desert Classic. As of 2024, the old "Secret Trail" is being adopted into Corona de Loma as its lower section. In future years, "Old Man Trail" may be adopted into a greater "Corona de Loma Loop Trail."
• 100 ★ 2.5 • 1,608 ft • 0 ft • 2,212 •
Alignment of the new Beverly-Pima Connector trail per the South Mountain 2017 trails master plan.
• 100 ★ 2.8 • 3,455 ft • 0 ft • 2,142 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 883 ft • 0 ft • 2,060 •
Connector between Desert Classic and Corona de Loma
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 686 ft • 1,997 •
Desert Classic trail connects the east and west ends of the southwest quadrant of south mountain riding area. About 13 miles across the lower flats of the south west range it ascends from east to west and descends west to east. Pima...
Phoenix Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,446 ft • 34 • Out & Back •
Relatively short out-n-back with a central loop on the most popular section of the mountain. This route...
★ 2.0 • 6 miles • 179 ft • 2 • Loop •
Easy and flat loop. Good for beginners with the most difficult parts being several wash crossings and some...
★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 1,621 ft • 13 •
Pima lot to National out and back from Buena Vista with Javelina-Beverly Canyon loop
★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 734 ft • 2 • Loop •
Easy ride up Ocotillo looping through the top of Sidewinder, then back down Ocotillo.
★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 543 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
Nice ride on Desert Classic, then a hard grind up to and old helicopter pad for a nice view of Phoenix's...
Photos of Phoenix Mountain Bike
Videos of Phoenix Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| CotyShreds | ridden | trail | activity #106188232 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 10:04pm 23 hours |
| Sentenza36 | wishlist | region | activity #106168875 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 2:33pm 1 day |
| heavybpk | wishlist | trail | activity #106127304 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 6:48am 2 days |
| AirBike6 | add | report | activity #106052379 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02am 3 days |
| zpencer | wishlist | route | activity #106025633 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 8:41pm Oct 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Top 2/3rds are easy sections between super... | Jul 24, 2026 @ 10:04am Jul 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Maybe in reverse??? The climbing was a lot.... | May 25, 2026 @ 1:19pm May 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hiking - this is a good cardio workout with... | May 21, 2026 @ 9:59am May 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | I don’t find this trail very enjoyable. It... | May 1, 2026 @ 6:29pm May 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | I don’t get the hype. Might as well do old... | Apr 1, 2026 @ 1:37am Apr 1, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Big Ride 30k37,721 awarded -
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Top 10 Trails8 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Black Mountain BMX | skill park | Phoenix |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Emigos Bike Shop
![Emigos Bike Shop]()
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Coach Kata
![Coach Kata]()
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Spokes at South Mountain
![Spokes at South Mountain]()
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Gnar Gnar toursShuttle Service
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Bike Barn AzBike Shop
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Gordy's BicyclesBike Shop
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 | 439 | 418 miles | 49,058 ft | 157 miles | 1,578 ft | #33 | #1 | 1,226 | 4,762 | 83 | 346,391 | |
| E-Bike | 303 | 310 miles | 43,694 ft | 119 miles | 1,526 ft | #70 | #3 | 16 | 4,498 | 18 | 25,098 | |
| Gravel Bike | 79 | 138 miles | 3,038 ft | 31 miles | 1,578 ft | #269 | #7 | 458 | 1 | 1,037 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 36 | 62 miles | 860 ft | 14 miles | 1,083 ft | #700 | #7 | 389 | 2 | 5 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 5 | 8 miles | 318 ft | 3 miles | 384 ft | #30 | #11 | 5 | ||||
| Horse | 111 | 108 miles | 20,679 ft | 50 miles | 1,499 ft | #152 | #10 | 1,335 | 19 | |||
| Hike | 452 | 422 miles | 51,916 ft | 159 miles | 1,624 ft | #83 | #4 | 73 | 4,756 | 35 | 35,539 | |
| Trail Running | 452 | 424 miles | 51,880 ft | 159 miles | 1,624 ft | #129 | #4 | 10 | 4,752 | 11 | 16,943 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Phoenix?
Phoenix has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Phoenix?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Phoenix are:
- National (4.6/5)
- National (4.5/5)
- Prospector Loop East (Eliminator Side) (4.4/5)
- 32nd Street (4.4/5)
- National (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Phoenix?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Phoenix are:
- March (2,715 activities)
- January (2,630 activities)
- April (2,608 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Phoenix?
There are 49 parking locations listed in Phoenix. 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 Phoenix?
The longest trail in Phoenix is Charles M. Christiansen (100) at 9.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Phoenix?
The best hiking trails in Phoenix are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Phoenix?
The best trail running trails in Phoenix are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Phoenix?
Phoenix has a total of 457 trails. Of those, 439 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Phoenix to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Phoenix?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Phoenix is Charles M. Christiansen (100) with 1,280 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Phoenix?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Phoenix is National with 1,658 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Phoenix?
Phoenix supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Phoenix?
The following bike services are available in Phoenix:
- Bike Shop (7)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Phoenix?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Phoenix is Western Vista with an average grade of 17.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Phoenix?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Phoenix. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Phoenix?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Phoenix. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Phoenix?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Phoenix are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Phoenix?
The overall region status for Phoenix is Clear / Green. Out of 298 trails:
- Clear / Green: 275
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Phoenix?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Phoenix:
- Ideal: 11 trails
- Wet: 2 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Phoenix?
Yes, Phoenix supports e-bike riding. There are 302 trails in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Phoenix are: View all mountain biking routes in Phoenix.
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What type of bike is most common in Phoenix?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Phoenix are:
- AM (2,772 activities)
- XC (612 activities)
- DH (57 activities)
- Trials (38 activities)
- Fat (20 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Phoenix?
The highest summit in Phoenix is Newman Peak at 4,488 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Phoenix?
The most popular Strava segments in Phoenix are:
- hit the drop or it doesn't count (15,070 athletes)
- sand rattle n' roll (13,349 athletes)
- SMtn Bathrooms to San Juan (12,977 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Phoenix?
There are 7 technical trail features (TTFs) in Phoenix. Some popular features include:
- The Waterfall (Rock Face)
- Cheesegrater (Rock Garden)
- Beardsley Bike Trials Playground [Non-motorized] (Other)
- Cave Creek Natural Trials [Non-motorized] (Rock Garden)
- Trials Area [Non-motorized] (Rock Garden)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Phoenix?
Yes, there are 39 accessible/adaptive trails in Phoenix. View all adaptive trails in Phoenix for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Phoenix?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Phoenix are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Phoenix?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Phoenix are:
- Entrance Path (3/5)
- Reach 11 Connector (4/5)
- E - BB - SR Connector (3/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- North Mountain Summit
- Black Diamond Section TTF
- Shadow Mountain Senior Center Other
- Lookout Mountain Summit
- South Mountain Environmental Education Center Other
- Shelter Other
- Shelter Other
- Cortez Park Trials Boulders [Non-motorized] TTF
- Overlook Viewpoint
- Trials Area [Non-motorized] TTF
- Newman Peak (4,488 ft)
- Silver Bell Peak (4,268 ft)
- Ragged Top (3,832 ft)
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