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1.1 miles
Distance
189 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:13:29
Avg time
64 ft
Altitude change
1,079 ft
Altitude min
1,268 ft
Altitude max
1,079 ft
Altitude start
1,142 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
3,963 ft
Distance climb
1,509 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:13:29
Avg time

Flycatcher Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Goodyear, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks and Recreation

Built by the park, fun both directions.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18.6 km average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 27.1 km avg distance
All
  • 431 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Flycatcher Trail Reports

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May 9, 2026 @ 6:53am (America/Phoenix)
May 9, 2026
 Fun trail both ways
Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Phoenix)
Apr 21, 2026
 Washes are deepish sand so keep your speed up.
Dec 6, 2025 @ 10:02am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 6, 2025
 All washes are hard to get through from the big rain storm
Nov 18, 2025 @ 3:54pm (America/Phoenix)
Nov 18, 2025
May 20, 2024 @ 7:39am
May 20, 2024
 Great trail. Getting dry and loose.
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on May 9, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4.0 ★★★★★
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      OgdrhT
      Hidden gem of Estrella Mountain Biking. Best to come from Gadsden and take flycatcher South to North. Very steep and pretty rock climb that will test your endurance. Once you reach the top, You head right into a fun and fast descent that will buck you off if you don’t flow with the hills. A few good jumps and some areas that you have to be mindful of your speed or you’ll get some air without trying. Once your through the descent the rest is steady and relatively flat, leading you into a speedy Butterfield trail going south to north. Highly recommended giving this one a shot!
      Iannicc33
      Nice trail. Rode it north to south, decent steady climb. Prob better flow on the downhill going south to north.
      superdad65
      This trail is called Flycatcher Trail according to the signs that are now up.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flycatcher located?
      Flycatcher 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 33.35754, -112.36064.
      ▼ How hard is Flycatcher?
      Flycatcher is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flycatcher?
      Flycatcher has 189 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,079 ft to 1,268 ft.
      ▼ Is Flycatcher a point to point trail?
      Flycatcher is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flycatcher?
      Flycatcher is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flycatcher?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flycatcher. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Flycatcher? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flycatcher are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flycatcher?
      The estimated time to ride Flycatcher is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Flycatcher?
      Flycatcher is a very popular trail. There have been 1,184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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