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SaveThunderbird trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking. Scenery includes summits.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
20 trails
- Hike
21 trails
- Trail Running
21 trails
Region Details
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- 5
- 8
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 15, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 20
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 21
- Trails Trail Running
- 21
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,954 ft
- Total Vertical
- 532 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,842 ft
- Reports
- 50
- Photos
- 30
- Completed Counter
- 2,866
Popular Thunderbird Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 2.7 • 5,118 ft • 78 ft • 158 •
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.
• 75 ★ 2.9 • 1 mile • 135 ft • 141 •
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 • 112 •
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.
• 70 ★ 2.4 • 3 miles • 490 ft • 108 •
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...
• 50 ★ 3.0 • 2,462 ft • 87 ft • 104 •
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 • 80 •
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.
• 65 ★ 2.7 • 2,157 ft • 193 ft • 69 •
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.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 1,608 ft • 68 ft • 69 •
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
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Coach Whip | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:55am (America/Phoenix) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | Yarrendrag | ||
| Sunrise | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:55am (America/Phoenix) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | Yarrendrag | ||
| Amphitheater | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:55am (America/Phoenix) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | Yarrendrag | ||
| 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 | ||
| H1- Trail | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:35pm 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 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wheelsx2 | wishlist | region | activity #104906196 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 7:06am 20 hours |
| Yarrendrag | add | report | activity #101546253 and 2 more | Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:08am Aug 15, 2026 |
| Raulcervantes | comment | trail | activity #100876723 and 1 more | Aug 6, 2026 @ 10:49am Aug 6, 2026 |
| jamesgorman51 | wishlist | region | activity #100410609 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 7:11am Jul 31, 2026 |
| makohlmann236 | ridden | trail | activity #90648420 and 1 more | Mar 15, 2026 @ 11:46am Mar 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I highly recommend this mountain for mountain... | Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:06am Aug 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | I don't recommend this mountain for mountain... | Aug 6, 2026 @ 10:49am Aug 6, 2026 | ||
| 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 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Mountain Preserve | 10 | 7 | 3.5 km | ||
| Deem Hills | 2 | 4 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 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 | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 20 | 15 miles | 1,916 ft | 6 miles | 531 ft | #8,296 | #3,199 | 28 | 50 | 1 | 5,097 | |
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 49 ft | 2,526 ft | 52 ft | #4,740 | #2,093 | 2 | 13 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 3,064 ft | 30 ft | 1,083 ft | 56 ft | #4,710 | #2,082 | 5 | ||||
| Hike | 21 | 15 miles | 1,955 ft | 6 miles | 531 ft | #8,775 | #3,256 | 2 | 50 | 1 | 1,595 | |
| Trail Running | 21 | 15 miles | 1,955 ft | 6 miles | 531 ft | #8,686 | #3,008 | 50 | 1 | 764 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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)
- H1- Trail (3.8/5)
- Desert Iguana (3.8/5)
- Iguana - Park Road Connector (3.8/5)
- Sunrise (3.8/5)
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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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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Thunderbird?
The best hiking trails in Thunderbird are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Thunderbird?
The best trail running trails in Thunderbird are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Thunderbird?
Thunderbird has a total of 21 trails. Of those, 20 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Thunderbird to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Thunderbird?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Thunderbird is Cholla Loop with 490 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Thunderbird?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Thunderbird is Cholla Loop with 514 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Thunderbird?
Thunderbird supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Thunderbird?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Thunderbird is Sunrise with an average grade of 7.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Thunderbird?
The overall region status for Thunderbird is Clear / Green. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 18
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Thunderbird?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Thunderbird are: View all mountain biking routes in Thunderbird.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Thunderbird?
The most popular Strava segments in Thunderbird are:
- T-Bird Climb Backside (3,224 athletes)
- 59th westbound short sprint (3,205 athletes)
- Trailhead to Bridge (3,008 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Thunderbird?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Thunderbird are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Thunderbird?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Thunderbird are:
- Sunrise (3/5)
- Desert Iguana (3/5)
- Flatlander (3/5)
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