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2,260 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
00:04:45
Avg time
66 ft
Altitude change
1,718 ft
Altitude min
1,784 ft
Altitude max
1,718 ft
Altitude start
1,785 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
0.4%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,962 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance flat
00:04:45
Avg time

Saguaro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73455 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1807 in Trail Running
    • #2168 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Saguaro is a 2,260 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Scottsdale Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Feb 1, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 1, 2026
 Tons of hikers on a Sunday
Jul 26, 2025 @ 9:06am
Jul 26, 2025
 Watch for hikers, but fine for riding.
Apr 28, 2024 @ 3:51pm
Apr 28, 2024
 Dry and loose on the north side of the loop
Nov 1, 2023 @ 6:11pm
Nov 1, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 @ 8:13am
Oct 7, 2023
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on Feb 1, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Saguaro

        ▼ Where is Saguaro located?
        Saguaro is located in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.64947, -111.85894.
        ▼ How hard is Saguaro?
        Saguaro is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saguaro?
        Saguaro has 64 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,718 ft to 1,784 ft.
        ▼ Is Saguaro a point to point trail?
        Saguaro is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Saguaro?
        Saguaro is 2,260 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Saguaro?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Saguaro. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Saguaro?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Saguaro are:
        • February (62 activities)
        • November (34 activities)
        • January (30 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Saguaro? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Saguaro are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Saguaro?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Saguaro. The trail is 2,260 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Saguaro?
        Saguaro is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,579 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,304 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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