more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
267 ft
Climb
00:10:45
Avg time
267 ft
Altitude change
2,277 ft
Altitude min
2,544 ft
Altitude max
2,277 ft
Altitude start
2,544 ft
Altitude end
4.485%
Grade
-0.253%
Grade max
17.748%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
138 ft
Distance flat
00:10:45
Avg time

Boulder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Fountain Hills, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 80 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #103523 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104796 in E-Biking
    • #125476 in Trail Running
    • #101031 in Hiking
    • #932 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,477 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #592 in E-Biking
    • #2,071 in Trail Running
    • #1,934 in Hiking
    • #120 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

Wonderful sweeping trail in great condition. Some sandy wash crossings, but can carry plenty of speed to easily cross them. Keep vigilant of hikers especially coming from or going to the Tom Thumb trailhead.

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Sandy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 716 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.05 (12 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Boulder located?
      Boulder is located in McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.68169, -111.77075.
      ▼ How hard is Boulder?
      Boulder is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.485%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Boulder?
      Boulder has 267 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,277 ft to 2,544 ft.
      ▼ Is Boulder a point to point trail?
      Boulder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Boulder?
      Boulder is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Boulder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Boulder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Boulder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boulder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Boulder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Boulder. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Boulder?
      Boulder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,370 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,385 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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