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4,032 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:03:51
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
1,296 ft
Altitude min
1,328 ft
Altitude max
1,296 ft
Altitude start
1,312 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
1,850 ft
Distance climb
1,122 ft
Distance down
951 ft
Distance flat
00:03:51
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Batter Up! Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Papago Park
    Tempe, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86974 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129728 in Trail Running
    • #271735 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Cities of Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona

Nice XC section to tie in a Papago Loop with the Ball Parks.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 25, 2026
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May 4, 2021 @ 1:31pm
May 4, 2021
 Land grab by the City of Phoenix for the SF Giants expansion has caused the loss of this trail and more acres of Papago Park taken away for...
Apr 12, 2021 @ 10:23am
Apr 12, 2021
May 31, 2020 @ 5:05am
May 31, 2020
 If you ride along McDowell for about 1/4 mile you can catch part of this trail that is not affected by the construction.
Jan 4, 2020 @ 2:03pm
Jan 4, 2020
 Closed for construction of ball park.
Apr 1, 2017 @ 12:31pm
Apr 1, 2017
 Good for warming up. Easy to start and finish, an incline on way back in a few sections.
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on May 4, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Batter Up!

        ▼ Where is Batter Up! located?
        Batter Up! is located in Papago Park, Tempe, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Papago Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.46617, -111.9438.
        ▼ How hard is Batter Up!?
        Batter Up! is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Batter Up!?
        Batter Up! has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,296 ft to 1,328 ft.
        ▼ Is Batter Up! a point to point trail?
        Batter Up! is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Batter Up!?
        Batter Up! is 4,032 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Batter Up!?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Batter Up!. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Batter Up!?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Batter Up! are:
        • July (10 activities)
        • October (8 activities)
        • November (7 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Batter Up!? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Batter Up! are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Batter Up!?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Batter Up!. The trail is 4,032 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Batter Up!?
        Batter Up! is a moderately popular trail. There have been 476 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 480 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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