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696 ft
Distance
-63 ft
Descent
00:10:01
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
1,620 ft
Altitude min
1,684 ft
Altitude max
1,683 ft
Altitude start
1,621 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
16 ft
Distance climb
653 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:10:01
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Birthday Bash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Phoenix Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix

A short challenge at the top of Birthday Hill. It has been a hiking trail to a nice overlook for many years.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Birthday Bash

        ▼ Where is Birthday Bash located?
        Birthday Bash 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 33.57112, -112.03507.
        ▼ How hard is Birthday Bash?
        Birthday Bash is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Birthday Bash?
        The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,620 ft to 1,684 ft.
        ▼ Is Birthday Bash a point to point trail?
        Birthday Bash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Birthday Bash?
        Birthday Bash is 696 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Birthday Bash?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Birthday Bash. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Birthday Bash?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Birthday Bash are:
        • December (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Birthday Bash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Birthday Bash are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Birthday Bash?
        The estimated time to ride Birthday Bash is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 696 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Birthday Bash?
        Birthday Bash is a moderately popular trail. There have been 38 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 70 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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