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4,639 ft
Distance
159 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:10:14
Avg time
104 ft
Altitude change
2,123 ft
Altitude min
2,241 ft
Altitude max
2,123 ft
Altitude start
2,228 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-19%
Grade max
22.4%
Grade min
2,579 ft
Distance climb
1,201 ft
Distance down
863 ft
Distance flat
00:10:14
Avg time

Cactus Nectar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6324 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35134 in Trail Running
    • #81546 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

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Cactus Nectar is a 4,639 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Mesa Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 159 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 20.3 km average
6 Months
  • 228 rides
  • 20.6 km avg distance
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  • 2,074 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.78 (18 votes)
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        Directions to cactus-nectar trailhead (33.505740, -111.624130)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cactus Nectar

        Where is Cactus Nectar located?
        Cactus Nectar is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.50574, -111.62413.
        How hard is Cactus Nectar?
        Cactus Nectar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Cactus Nectar?
        Cactus Nectar has 159 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,123 ft to 2,241 ft.
        Is Cactus Nectar a point to point trail?
        Cactus Nectar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Cactus Nectar?
        Cactus Nectar is 4,639 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Cactus Nectar?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cactus Nectar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Cactus Nectar?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cactus Nectar are:
        • February (424 activities)
        • April (139 activities)
        • March (133 activities)
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        How do I access Cactus Nectar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cactus Nectar are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Cactus Nectar?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Cactus Nectar. The trail is 4,639 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Cactus Nectar?
        Cactus Nectar is a very popular trail. There have been 12,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,683 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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