more stats
2,392 ft
Distance
142 ft
Climb
00:07:02
Avg time
144 ft
Altitude change
1,679 ft
Altitude min
1,823 ft
Altitude max
1,679 ft
Altitude start
1,824 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
1%
Grade max
29.6%
Grade min
2,392 ft
Distance climb
00:07:02
Avg time

Basalt (West) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Deem Hills
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #149929 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122860 in Trail Running
    • #87646 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,330 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,020 in Trail Running
    • #1,694 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Numerous wide switchbacks make there way up the side of the mountain, connecting Circumference Trail with the upper mountain trails that are on the east side of the park. Also a good way to cut the Circumference loop in half if looking for a shorter outing.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 189 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Oct 8, 2024
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Ampfrog Ampfrog
      By far the smoothest trail in the park. The upper half between Ridgeline and Palisade is good either direction (felt silky smooth after riding Ridgeline eastbound), the bottom half is a fun cruise down with reasonable switchbacks that are very ridable.
      Hadder
      Depending on which way you ride - good uphill climb and fast track down with doable switchbacks both ways. Good luck - you can it!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Basalt (West) located?
      Basalt (West) is located in Deem Hills, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Deem Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.73014, -112.15353.
      ▼ How hard is Basalt (West)?
      Basalt (West) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Basalt (West)?
      Basalt (West) has 142 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,679 ft to 1,823 ft.
      ▼ Is Basalt (West) a point to point trail?
      Basalt (West) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Basalt (West)?
      Basalt (West) is 2,392 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Basalt (West)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Basalt (West). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Basalt (West)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Basalt (West) are:
      • February (9 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Basalt (West)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Basalt (West) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Basalt (West)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Basalt (West). The trail is 2,392 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Basalt (West)?
      Basalt (West) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,409 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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