more stats
4,039 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:05:26
Avg time
42 ft
Altitude change
2,701 ft
Altitude min
2,755 ft
Altitude max
2,701 ft
Altitude start
2,743 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
1,946 ft
Distance climb
463 ft
Distance down
1,631 ft
Distance flat
00:05:26
Avg time

Broken Spoke Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #77777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #309449 in Trail Running
    • #146859 in Hiking
    • #654 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,013 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,221 in Trail Running
    • #3,039 in Hiking
    • #49 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Scottsdale

Broken Spoke connection from West Express (WE5) to Broken Spoke (BS1) under the powerlines.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,129 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
Status:
on Oct 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      76 miles • 4,935 ft • 71 • Loop •
      Big tour of Brown's Ranch including most of the new builds from 2019, then and OnB to Humboldt.
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      1 Review & Comments

      Ampfrog Ampfrog
      Rode westbound, lots of fun downhill with some rollers along the way to air off of (similar feel to Hawknest, but narrower singletrack and nowhere near as busy). Careful with the speed, some loose flat corners are present.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Broken Spoke located?
      Broken Spoke 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 33.7992, -111.85433.
      ▼ How hard is Broken Spoke?
      Broken Spoke is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broken Spoke?
      Broken Spoke has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,701 ft to 2,755 ft.
      ▼ Is Broken Spoke a point to point trail?
      Broken Spoke is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Broken Spoke?
      Broken Spoke is 4,039 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broken Spoke?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broken Spoke. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Broken Spoke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Spoke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broken Spoke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Broken Spoke. The trail is 4,039 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Broken Spoke?
      Broken Spoke is a very popular trail. There have been 4,412 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,423 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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