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3,294 ft
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
00:10:15
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,483 ft
Altitude min
1,696 ft
Altitude max
1,483 ft
Altitude start
1,483 ft
Altitude end
-25.089%
Grade max
27.058%
Grade min
1,449 ft
Distance climb
1,706 ft
Distance down
139 ft
Distance flat
00:10:15
Avg time
Dog Ear Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPhoenix Mountain Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity of Phoenix
Unimproved trail, needs to be groomed. Lots of small loose rock and shale, with the exception of the downhill portion from porcupine pass to zipper
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
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- 33 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Directions to dog-ear trailhead
(33.568080, -112.005160)
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Ampfrog
Expect lots of hike-a-bike up the very steep loose hill if going in the direction shown. Looked like it might be easier to climb going the opposite direction.
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