more stats
3,114 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:04:07
Avg time
44 ft
Altitude change
1,492 ft
Altitude min
1,537 ft
Altitude max
1,493 ft
Altitude start
1,537 ft
Altitude end
1.413%
Grade
-2.369%
Grade max
5.004%
Grade min
2,007 ft
Distance climb
160 ft
Distance down
946 ft
Distance flat
00:04:07
Avg time

40th St Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phoenix Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98124 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118332 in E-Biking
    • #113451 in Trail Running
    • #116787 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,379 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #761 in E-Biking
    • #1,824 in Trail Running
    • #2,251 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Oct - Apr
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix

Fast and easy way from 40th Street trailhead to Trail 100 or back out.

Tags
Faint trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 756 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 40th St Express located?
      40th St Express is located in Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.56819, -111.99791.
      ▼ How hard is 40th St Express?
      40th St Express is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.413%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 40th St Express?
      40th St Express has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,492 ft to 1,537 ft.
      ▼ Is 40th St Express a point to point trail?
      40th St Express is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 40th St Express?
      40th St Express is 3,114 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 40th St Express?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 40th St Express. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 40th St Express?
      40th St Express is best visited during: Oct - Apr.
      ▼ How do I access 40th St Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 40th St Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 40th St Express?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride 40th St Express. The trail is 3,114 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 40th St Express?
      40th St Express is a very popular trail. There have been 5,655 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,901 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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