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SaveTempe 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 in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes beaches and lakes. Common trail features include rock slabs, rock gardens and bridges. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Papago Park.
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- Mountain Bike
112 trails
- E-Bike
25 trails
- Gravel Bike
54 trails
- Adaptive Bike
23 trails
- Hike
109 trails
- Trail Running
109 trails
Region Details
- 23
- 15
- 63
- 9
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Sep 20, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 115
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 112
- Trails E-Bike
- 25
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 54
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 23
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 109
- Trails Trail Running
- 109
- Total Distance
- 76 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,380 ft
- Total Vertical
- 316 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,448 ft
- Reports
- 477
- Photos
- 79
- Completed Counter
- 31,597
Articles
Video: Brice Shirbach Heads Home to Tempe, Arizona in 'Underexposed'
Mar 24, 2026 from pinkbike.com
In the kickoff to the final season, Brice explores the rugged desert trails and advocacy efforts that serve as the literal testing ground for...
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Papago Park
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Popular Tempe Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 1.4 • 1,020 ft • 3 ft • 962 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 938 ft • 28 ft • 824 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 4,191 ft • 70 ft • 700 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 70 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 486 ft • 0 ft • 598 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 5,138 ft • 73 ft • 537 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 2.0 • 240 ft • 0 ft • 511 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,975 ft • 37 ft • 497 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Tempe Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.5 • 16 miles • 2,569 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
The complete South Mountain National trail, plus RidgeLine. This keeps you at the top of the whole middle...
9 miles • 1,408 ft • 12 • Loop •
This is one of my favorite 9.5 mile routes from the Beverly Canyon TH. Lots of tough climbs and fast...
11 miles • 1,463 ft • 10 •
Up Beverly, Mormon, and National. U-turn then down National and Javalina.
Photos of Tempe Mountain Bike
Videos of Tempe Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard07s4uM | ridden | trail | activity #105080670 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 9:37pm 2 hours |
| boostikaka | wishlist | trail | activity #104673488 and 5 more | Sep 26, 2026 @ 5:23pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| sammink | ridden | trail | activity #104440174 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 12:33pm Sep 23, 2026 |
| jayjaygur | add | poi | activity #102200430 | Aug 23, 2026 @ 6:07pm Aug 23, 2026 |
| Alicial2Bjcb | wishlist | skillpark | activity #101716344 | Aug 17, 2026 @ 12:04pm Aug 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | I filled in the big rut that runs along this trail | Nov 10, 2025 @ 10:15am Nov 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Spent a few days cleaning up the length of... | Nov 10, 2025 @ 10:12am Nov 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | I filled in the ruts on the downhill leading... | Nov 7, 2025 @ 7:44am Nov 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | More of a blue with a techy narrow climb at... | Nov 6, 2025 @ 8:23am Nov 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | I'm planning to fill in the big rut on the... | Nov 6, 2025 @ 8:21am Nov 6, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails449 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k16 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge115 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k16 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge117 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Papago Dirt Jumps | skill park | Tempe |
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 | 112 | 76 miles | 2,346 ft | 24 miles | 315 ft | #856 | #15 | 63 | 470 | 12 | 67,576 | |
| E-Bike | 25 | 31 miles | 213 ft | 10 miles | 217 ft | #4,155 | #42 | 454 | 1 | 1,403 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 54 | 58 miles | 837 ft | 18 miles | 213 ft | #1,362 | #20 | 2 | 90 | 1 | 361 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 23 | 5 miles | 115 ft | 4,318 ft | 180 ft | #4,091 | #42 | 61 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 997 ft | #543 | #298 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Horse | 1 | 7 miles | 26 ft | 4 miles | 26 ft | 66 | 2 | |||||
| Hike | 109 | 75 miles | 2,185 ft | 24 miles | 315 ft | #1,829 | #39 | 14 | 468 | 6 | 2,796 | |
| Trail Running | 109 | 75 miles | 2,185 ft | 24 miles | 315 ft | #2,009 | #28 | 468 | 4,273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Tempe?
Tempe 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 Tempe?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Tempe are:
- Vigilante (4.3/5)
- 'A' Mountain Trail (4.2/5)
- Loma 'Descent' (4.2/5)
- High Butte (4.1/5)
- Spicy Curry (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Tempe?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Tempe are:
- October (488 activities)
- April (438 activities)
- November (424 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Tempe?
There are 12 parking locations listed in Tempe. 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 Tempe?
The longest trail in Tempe is Grand Canal at 3.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Tempe?
The best hiking trails in Tempe are:
- Hole in the Rock Trail
- Leonard Monti trail
- Leonard Monti trail
- Leonard Monti trail
- Leonard Monti trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Tempe?
The best trail running trails in Tempe are:
- Leonard Monti trail
- 'A' Mountain Trail
- Leonard Monti trail
- Leonard Monti trail
- North Linear Park Path
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How many trails are in Tempe?
Tempe has a total of 115 trails. Of those, 112 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Tempe to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Tempe?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Tempe is 'A' Mountain Trail with 226 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Tempe?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Tempe is Vigilante with 157 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Tempe?
Tempe supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Tempe?
The following bike services are available in Tempe:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Tempe?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Tempe is Leonard Monti trail with an average grade of 16.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Tempe?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Tempe. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Tempe?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Tempe are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Tempe?
The overall region status for Tempe is Clear / Green. Out of 80 trails:
- Clear / Green: 76
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Tempe?
Yes, Tempe supports e-bike riding. There are 21 trails in Tempe 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 Tempe?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Tempe are: View all mountain biking routes in Tempe.
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What type of bike is most common in Tempe?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Tempe are:
- AM (512 activities)
- XC (106 activities)
- Fat (9 activities)
- Gravel (7 activities)
- DH (6 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Tempe?
The highest summit in Tempe is Barnes Butte at 1,690 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Tempe?
There are 3 notable sights in Tempe. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Tempe.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Tempe?
The most popular Strava segments in Tempe are:
- Vista Del Lago Sprint WE (13,018 athletes)
- Vista Del Lago Sprint EW (12,832 athletes)
- sidewalk maniac (9,770 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Tempe?
There are 12 technical trail features (TTFs) in Tempe. Some popular features include:
- Rollo Del Rey (Rock Face)
- Conglomerate Roll (Rock Face)
- Up n Over (Rock Face)
- Spring Roll (Rock Face)
- Tempe Lake Trials Playground [Non-motorized] (Other)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Tempe?
Yes, there are 23 accessible/adaptive trails in Tempe. View all adaptive trails in Tempe for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Tempe?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Tempe are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Tempe?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Tempe are:
- Trying to Stay Single (4/5)
- Chad (3/5)
- Papago South (3/5)
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