21.7 miles
Distance
1,232 ft
Climb
-1,233 ft
Descent
3,018 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
2,607 ft
Altitude min
2,723 ft
Altitude start
2,723 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat

The most tech I can find with some distance at Brown's

Detailed Description
Tech Route is a 22 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Scottsdale Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 38 trails. This route climbs 1,232 ft with a max elevation of 3,018 ft then descends -1,233 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: May 29, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    22 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 44 min
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,607 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,723 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,723 ft
  • Climb
    1,232 ft
  • Descent
    -1,233 ft
  • Grade max
    -18.1%
  • Grade min
    28.7%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    6 miles

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