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4,724 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-228 ft
Descent
00:09:52
Avg time
-222 ft
Altitude change
1,604 ft
Altitude min
1,826 ft
Altitude max
1,826 ft
Altitude start
1,604 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
249 ft
Distance climb
3,701 ft
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
00:09:52
Avg time

Down Periscope Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lost Creek
    Buckeye, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54637 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67679 in Trail Running
    • #84902 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Down Periscope is a 4,724 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Buckeye Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 8 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 321 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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on Jan 3, 2023
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Avg: 3.88 (12 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Iannicc33
      I think this is one of the best rocky downhills in the west valley, trails in great shape and has some good views.
      Irishragamuffin
      Best to start up Petro ridge (hike up widow Maker, bike up Petro ridge, down Periscope) and then come down. Good technical downhill ride with mild exposure, can get some good speed, but it is rocky. I ride my aggressive hardtail on it just fine.
      Sweetlew10
      Rode this finish to start. Good climb. Had to hike a bike a couple times. Overall nice black. Nothing too out of control.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down Periscope located?
      Down Periscope is located in Lost Creek, Buckeye, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Lost Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.49647, -112.54997.
      ▼ How hard is Down Periscope?
      Down Periscope is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Periscope?
      Down Periscope has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 228 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,604 ft to 1,826 ft.
      ▼ Is Down Periscope a point to point trail?
      Down Periscope is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down Periscope?
      Down Periscope is 4,724 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Periscope?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down Periscope. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Down Periscope? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Periscope are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down Periscope?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Down Periscope. The trail is 4,724 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down Periscope?
      Down Periscope is a very popular trail. There have been 1,484 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,467 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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