more stats
3,241 ft
Distance
-58 ft
Descent
00:02:41
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
00:02:41
Avg time

Cinch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Fountain Hills, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    White (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #97200 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102136 in E-Biking
    • #63534 in Trail Running
    • #104423 in Hiking
    • #20309 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,357 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #549 in E-Biking
    • #897 in Trail Running
    • #1,988 in Hiking
    • #731 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

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AI Generated Description

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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 122 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1,974 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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on Nov 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.53 (9 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Cinch?
      Cinch is 3,241 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cinch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cinch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cinch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cinch are:
      • December (223 activities)
      • March (186 activities)
      • November (154 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cinch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cinch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cinch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cinch. The trail is 3,241 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cinch?
      Cinch is a very popular trail. There have been 13,514 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,886 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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