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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- Hike
25 trails
- Trail Running
25 trails
Region Details
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- 5
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Region Status
Open as of Mar 27, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 25
- Trails Trail Running
- 25
- Total Distance
- 14 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,968 ft
- Total Vertical
- 525 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,842 ft
- Reports
- 89
- Photos
- 30
- Ridden Counter
- 2,801
Popular Thunderbird Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 2.7 • 5,118 ft • 78 ft • 157 •
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 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 2.9 • 1 mile • 135 ft • 138 •
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 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 646 ft • 47 ft • 110 •
Connector from parking area to , 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.
• 60 ★ 2.4 • 3 miles • 490 ft • 106 •
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...
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 2,462 ft • 87 ft • 101 •
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 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 2.0 • 1,913 ft • 141 ft • 78 •
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 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 2.7 • 2,157 ft • 193 ft • 66 •
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 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 3.0 • 1,608 ft • 68 ft • 66 •
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 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Thunderbird Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 988 ft • 2 • Loop •
The start of has a series of rock steps straight off of ... if you walk most or all of this short section,...
• 4 miles • 2 •
• 3 miles • 530 ft • 5 •
• 8 miles • 270 ft • 0 •
Photos of Thunderbird Mountain Bike
Videos of Thunderbird Mountain Bike
trail: Cholla Loop
11:32 |
330 |
Jul 31, 2023 , Glendale
trail: Coach Whip
6:20 |
381 |
Dec 21, 2021 , Glendale
trail: Coach Whip
4:46 |
293 |
Dec 14, 2021 , Glendale
trail: Coach Whip
4:46 |
296 |
Dec 14, 2021 , Glendale
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach Whip | Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Phoenix) Feb 13, 2026 | Dry | 5xlO0B | ||
| 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 | ||
| Coach Whip | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:36pm Mar 17, 2025 | Dry | Ampfrog | ||
| H1- Trail | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:35pm Mar 17, 2025 | Dry | Ampfrog | ||
| Sunrise | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:27pm 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 | ||
| Desert Iguana | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:14pm Mar 17, 2025 | Dry | Ampfrog | ||
| Chuckwalla | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:13pm Mar 17, 2025 | Dry | Ampfrog |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| makohlmann236 | ridden | trail | activity #90648420 and 1 more | Mar 15, 2026 @ 11:46am Mar 15, 2026 |
| pizzzagod69 | ridden | trail | activity #89958499 | Mar 4, 2026 @ 9:40am Mar 4, 2026 |
| PeterkZ578t | ridden | trail | activity #89391640 | Feb 22, 2026 @ 4:25pm Feb 22, 2026 |
| PeterkZ578t | difficultyvote | trail | activity #89391625 | Feb 22, 2026 @ 4:24pm Feb 22, 2026 |
| 5xlO0B | add | report | activity #88835581 | Feb 13, 2026 @ 9:17am Feb 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| trail | Check out the... | Dec 22, 2023 @ 3:17am Dec 22, 2023 | ||
| trail | Rode CCW, would also recommend this. Lots of... | Dec 10, 2023 @ 6:22pm Dec 10, 2023 | ||
| trail | Did this as a climb as shown. In between... | Dec 10, 2023 @ 6:03pm Dec 10, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Mountain Preserve | 7 | 7 | 3.5 km | ||
| Deem Hills | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3.5 km | |
| East Wing Mountain Preserve | 2 | 4 | 3.6 km | ||
| Pyramid Peak | 8 | 39 | 1 | 4 km | |
| Westwing Mountain Preserve | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 24 | 14 miles | 1,969 ft | 6 miles | 525 ft | #8,112 | #3,148 | 28 | 89 | 1 | 5,162 | |
| Hike | 25 | 14 miles | 1,969 ft | 6 miles | 525 ft | #8,186 | #3,044 | 2 | 92 | 1 | 1,625 | |
| Trail Running | 25 | 14 miles | 1,969 ft | 6 miles | 525 ft | #8,082 | #2,789 | 92 | 1 | 761 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderbird
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Thunderbird?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Thunderbird are:
- Cholla Acc. (3.9/5)
- Desert Iguana (3.8/5)
- H1- Trail (3.8/5)
- Iguana - Park Road Connector (3.8/5)
- Sunrise (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Thunderbird?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Thunderbird are:
- July (34 activities)
- January (31 activities)
- April (30 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Thunderbird?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Thunderbird. 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 Thunderbird?
The longest trail in Thunderbird is Cholla Loop at 2.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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