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3,241 ft
Distance
-58 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
1,682 ft
Altitude min
1,740 ft
Altitude max
1,740 ft
Altitude start
1,683 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
2,871 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time
Cinch Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyWhite (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 100 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMaricopa County Parks
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Cinch is a 3,241 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Fountain Hills Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 407 rides
- 28 miles avg distance
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- 1,868 rides
- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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Directions to cinch trailhead
(33.682140, -111.705170)
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Nearby Trails
- Mcdowell Access 4,997 ft
- Escondido Trail 1 mile
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- Shallmo Connector 2 miles
- Bypass 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinch
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Where is Cinch located?
Cinch 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 33.68214, -111.70517.
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How hard is Cinch?
Cinch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Cinch?
The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,682 ft to 1,740 ft.
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Is Cinch a point to point trail?
Cinch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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