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2,930 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
2,722 ft
Altitude min
2,746 ft
Altitude max
2,730 ft
Altitude start
2,723 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
689 ft
Distance climb
807 ft
Distance down
1,434 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
Avg time

Alma School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #126557 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #351584 in Trail Running
    • #152778 in Hiking
    • #22090 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,953 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,735 in Trail Running
    • #3,274 in Hiking
    • #881 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Scottsdale

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AI Generated Description

Alma School is a 2,930 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Scottsdale Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 16 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 210 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
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      Hidden gem heading north from Latigo, fun chute right next to the parking lot.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alma School located?
      Alma School is located in Brown's Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Brown's Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.76189, -111.8422.
      ▼ How hard is Alma School?
      Alma School is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alma School?
      Alma School has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,722 ft to 2,746 ft.
      ▼ Is Alma School a point to point trail?
      Alma School is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alma School?
      Alma School is 2,930 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alma School?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alma School. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alma School?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alma School are:
      • January (22 activities)
      • November (15 activities)
      • February (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Alma School? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alma School are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alma School?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Alma School. The trail is 2,930 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alma School?
      Alma School is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,011 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,012 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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