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2.5 miles
Distance
95 ft
Climb
-413 ft
Descent
00:12:58
Avg time
-316 ft
Altitude change
1,419 ft
Altitude min
1,800 ft
Altitude max
1,777 ft
Altitude start
1,460 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
3,990 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
843 ft
Distance flat
00:12:58
Avg time

Lower Hawes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1245 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #632 in Trail Running
    • #62482 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

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Lower Hawes is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Mesa Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 95 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,740 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Lower Hawes Trail Reports

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Phoenix)
Jul 14, 2026
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Cleared down Saguaro.
May 21, 2026 @ 7:06am (America/Phoenix)
May 21, 2026
Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:51pm (America/Phoenix)
Apr 28, 2026
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Tread assessment.
Mar 9, 2026 @ 4:53am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 9, 2026
Mar 5, 2026 @ 10:57am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 5, 2026
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Trail trimming.
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Avg: 3.89 (38 votes)
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        Directions to lower-hawes trailhead (33.495550, -111.664090)
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        Oct 17, 2019 @ 9:05pm
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        Apr 14, 2020 @ 3:07pm
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        Feb 23, 2016 @ 6:25am
        Feb 23, 2016

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        MTB Lower Hawes & Ridge Trail in Phoenix, AZ
        mtb
        23:55 | 235 | Mar 19, 2025 , Mesa
        Hawes Classic CCW
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        3:19 | 404 | Jan 1, 2024 , Mesa
        Lower Hawes to Ridge to Roadrunner
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        7:49 | 274 | Apr 17, 2023 , Mesa
        Hawes Trails - Mesa AZ
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        4:25 | 843 | Dec 10, 2019 , Mesa

        Routes with this trail

        287
        Hawes Classic CCW
        ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 1,254 ft • 7 • Loop •
        Parking is on power on the West side of the road. Optionally, by Walgreens or the Park and ride further...
        295
        Hawes 10 Mile Loop
        ★ 3.8 • 11 miles • 1,137 ft • 14 • Loop •
        Begin on fence line, turn onto hawes and ride up the big hill, affectionately known as cardiac to riders....
        448
        Hawes: Gidro Pass
        ★ 3.0 • 18 miles • 2,266 ft • 17 • Loop •
        This route incorporates one of the newest additions to the trail system: Gidro Pass This is a CCW loop,...
        3.9 ★★★★★
        38 Ratings
        5 ★ 47%
        4 ★ 24%
        3 ★ 11%
        2 ★ 5%
        1 ★ 13%

        9 Reviews & Comments

        skyeriver8
        Bowhead Reach does not go solo. Between the lower ridge intersection to the left at .One mandatory spot on a washed out side hill bench cut boulder spot.
        Hopefully trail crew can shore it up. Otherwise, it goes from above lower ridge up to the cut. Not a great trike trail though honestly especially with all the sweet flowy stuff on the east side of Hawes.
        Rbachanas
        Great place to ride!! Well planned trails!!
        Planning on riding this trails again soon.
        Great no e-bike allowed!! Uphill climbs are in good shape!!
        Keep the fat no skills e-bike off these trails.Please!!!
        cedwardsfl cedwardsfl
        After the massive thunderstorm this week be careful. Patches of sand, ruts and other unexpected changes. Fun to ride, a different challenge!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Lower Hawes located?
        Lower Hawes is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.49555, -111.66409.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Hawes?
        Lower Hawes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Hawes?
        Lower Hawes has 95 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 413 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,419 ft to 1,800 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Hawes a point to point trail?
        Lower Hawes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Hawes?
        Lower Hawes is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Hawes?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Hawes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Hawes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Hawes are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Hawes?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Lower Hawes. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Hawes?
        Lower Hawes is a very popular trail. There have been 10,221 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,067 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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