more stats
1,464 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:01:20
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
1,596 ft
Altitude min
1,695 ft
Altitude max
1,695 ft
Altitude start
1,609 ft
Altitude end
-5.877%
Grade
-16.96%
Grade max
6.592%
Grade min
345 ft
Distance climb
1,118 ft
Distance down
00:01:20
Avg time

Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Casa Grande Mountain
    Casa Grande, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #317439 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225358 in E-Biking
    • #152477 in Trail Running
    • #108452 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,895 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,364 in E-Biking
    • #2,768 in Trail Running
    • #2,061 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Legacy connector that loops from the saddle on East Butte over to the east side and connects to the Confluence. Phil DNA. Everything is a cholla. Narrow, some exposure on the right.

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Exposure

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Descent Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2019 @ 10:27am
Apr 14, 2019
 Some cholla cactus make it a close call on some points. Just be ready for them, and pods in the trail.
Dec 23, 2018 @ 1:30pm
Dec 23, 2018
George Harris Binary Bicycles cut back a cactus that was hanging over trail. Other than that awesome trail!
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      Middle Gate Descent
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      4:33 | 165 | Dec 27, 2013 , Casa Grande
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      0:16 | 180 | Jul 19, 2010 , Casa Grande

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Descent located?
      Descent is located in Casa Grande Mountain, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Casa Grande Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.79396, -111.69744.
      ▼ How hard is Descent?
      Descent is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.877%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Descent?
      Descent has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,596 ft to 1,695 ft.
      ▼ Is Descent a point to point trail?
      Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Descent?
      Descent is 1,464 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Descent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Descent?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Descent are:
      • March (4 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Descent. The trail is 1,464 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Descent?
      Descent is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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