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3.1 miles
Distance
306 ft
Climb
-401 ft
Descent
00:20:18
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
986 ft
Altitude min
1,239 ft
Altitude max
1,081 ft
Altitude start
986 ft
Altitude end
-0.584%
Grade
-14.289%
Grade max
16.647%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,290 ft
Distance flat
00:20:18
Avg time

Desert Rose Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25729 in E-Biking
    • #72205 in Trail Running
    • #328909 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,267 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #96 in E-Biking
    • #1,023 in Trail Running
    • #4,913 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

This is a great connector trail from the main park to the Comp Loops. Fun to ride as at an out and back too.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 188 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Desert Rose Trail Reports

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Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Phoenix)
Apr 21, 2026
All washes in the area have loose sand so keep your speed up when crossing.
Dec 6, 2025 @ 10:02am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 6, 2025
The wash crossings rough from the rain. The big is a little rough from the rain
Jul 1, 2025 @ 8:00am
Jul 1, 2025
Dry as expected but in great shape
Dec 20, 2023 @ 6:36am
Dec 20, 2023
Clean and fast, great connector from Gasden over to the "Loops". Substantial climb at the end with some great views.
May 28, 2022 @ 6:04am
May 28, 2022
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on Apr 21, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.58 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to desert-rose trailhead (33.356540, -112.345810)

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      1 Review & Comments

      cjhipz
      The opening climb is pretty brutal and relentless, but the downhill is quite fun on the backside. Worth the climb for sure.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Desert Rose located?
      Desert Rose is located in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Estrella Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.35654, -112.34581.
      ▼ How hard is Desert Rose?
      Desert Rose is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.584%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Desert Rose?
      Desert Rose has 306 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 401 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 986 ft to 1,239 ft.
      ▼ Is Desert Rose a point to point trail?
      Desert Rose is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Desert Rose?
      Desert Rose is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Desert Rose?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Desert Rose. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Desert Rose?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Desert Rose are:
      • January (19 activities)
      • April (12 activities)
      • December (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Desert Rose? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Desert Rose are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Desert Rose?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Desert Rose. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Desert Rose?
      Desert Rose is a very popular trail. There have been 1,159 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,276 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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