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3,240 ft
Distance
123 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:05:27
Avg time
111 ft
Altitude change
2,690 ft
Altitude min
2,801 ft
Altitude max
2,690 ft
Altitude start
2,801 ft
Altitude end
3.419%
Grade
-4.304%
Grade max
9.296%
Grade min
2,600 ft
Distance climb
506 ft
Distance down
134 ft
Distance flat
00:05:27
Avg time

Caballo Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117684 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142867 in Trail Running
    • #143413 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,765 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,520 in Trail Running
    • #2,931 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Caballo Trail is a 3,240 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Scottsdale Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 123 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 161 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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Caballo Trail Trail Reports

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Jan 14, 2026 @ 10:23am (America/Phoenix)
Jan 14, 2026
Dec 7, 2024 @ 7:38am
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Feb 25, 2024 @ 10:19am
Feb 25, 2024
 Loose pea gravel over hard
Mar 12, 2022 @ 6:39am
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Feb 17, 2019 @ 6:15am
Feb 17, 2019
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on Jan 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Caballo Trail located?
      Caballo Trail is located in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.69454, -111.79473.
      ▼ How hard is Caballo Trail?
      Caballo Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.419%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Caballo Trail?
      Caballo Trail has 123 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,690 ft to 2,801 ft.
      ▼ Is Caballo Trail a point to point trail?
      Caballo Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Caballo Trail?
      Caballo Trail is 3,240 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Caballo Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Caballo Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Caballo Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Caballo Trail are:
      • February (15 activities)
      • March (12 activities)
      • January (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Caballo Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Caballo Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Caballo Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Caballo Trail. The trail is 3,240 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Caballo Trail?
      Caballo Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 689 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 710 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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