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2,100 ft
Distance
219 ft
Climb
00:04:15
Avg time
219 ft
Altitude change
1,609 ft
Altitude min
1,829 ft
Altitude max
1,610 ft
Altitude start
1,827 ft
Altitude end
10.4%
Grade
-0.8%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
2,014 ft
Distance climb
26 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:04:15
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Hawk's Nest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74704 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3036 in Trail Running
    • #3654 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix

Connector trail from the parking lot to Dixie Mountain Loop. An easy to follow, wide trail with some height gain following in the direction indicated. It’ll get you nicely warmed up on the start of your hike. Some nice open views too as you go. Some roughness and looseness under foot. Best hiked October to April. It gets very very hot in the summer months and there is little or no shade. Remember plenty of water…. Fountain with filtered water in the parking lot.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 81 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 974 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Avg: 3.53 (7 votes)
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        Directions to hawk-s-nest-15182 trailhead (33.741150, -112.097260)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hawk's Nest

        ▼ Where is Hawk's Nest located?
        Hawk's Nest is located in Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.74115, -112.09726.
        ▼ How hard is Hawk's Nest?
        Hawk's Nest is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hawk's Nest?
        Hawk's Nest has 219 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,609 ft to 1,829 ft.
        ▼ Is Hawk's Nest a point to point trail?
        Hawk's Nest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hawk's Nest?
        Hawk's Nest is 2,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hawk's Nest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hawk's Nest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hawk's Nest?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hawk's Nest are:
        • November (123 activities)
        • February (90 activities)
        • July (80 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Hawk's Nest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hawk's Nest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hawk's Nest?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Hawk's Nest. The trail is 2,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hawk's Nest?
        Hawk's Nest is a very popular trail. There have been 6,024 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,020 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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