Desert Classic Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Mountain Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (5 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular in reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonYear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land Owner
Desert Classic trail connects the east and west ends of the southwest quadrant of south mountain riding area. About 13 miles across the lower flats of the south west range it ascends from east to west and descends west to east. Pima Canyon which is a large ramada with parking at the east end and Telegraph pass which is a small ramada and parking at the west end. Desert Classic is the classic trail ride.
Access Info
Pima Canyon, Telegraph Pass, Warpaint, Western Star, various trailheads
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Desert Classic multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change109 ft
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Altitude min1,333 ft
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Altitude max1,587 ft
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Altitude start1,395 ft
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Altitude end1,503 ft
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Grade0.2%
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Grade max-19.4%
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Grade min15.4%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Avg time00:45:51
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Avg reverse time01:15:12
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- bi-directional trail
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
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- 7 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
- 90 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
- 665 rides
- Last: Feb 15, 2025
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