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1.1 miles
Distance
415 ft
Climb
00:35:41
Avg time
415 ft
Altitude change
1,590 ft
Altitude min
2,005 ft
Altitude max
1,590 ft
Altitude start
2,005 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
32.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:35:41
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Kiwanis Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #81173 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9554 in E-Biking
    • #23107 in Trail Running
    • #6483 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

This is a very technical, chunky trail best suited for an AM bike. Expect to hike-a-bike in either direction.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Nov 23, 2025 @ 8:31pm (America/Phoenix)
Nov 23, 2025
 This is a downhill trail do not climb lol. Honestly pretty fun shuttle lap or bonus lap
Sep 9, 2025 @ 5:53am
Sep 9, 2025
Mar 12, 2025 @ 1:03pm
Mar 12, 2025
Jun 28, 2024 @ 11:10pm
Jun 28, 2024
 If you go early, you can stay in the shade for the first mile. 6am.
Apr 9, 2023 @ 10:16am
Apr 9, 2023
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on Nov 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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        Directions to kiwanis trailhead (33.340970, -112.076350)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        4
        Kiwanis via West National from Buena Vista
        4 miles • 237 ft • 2 • Shuttled •
        This is a route for shuttling from parking lot to .
        177
        Most of National One-Way
        12 miles • 1,635 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
        A one-way, moderate difficulty route if you have someone willing to shuttle you up.
        56
        Bursera Alta Kiwanis Loop
        ★ 3.0 • 21 miles • 3,294 ft • 16 • Loop •
        This is an expert course requiring high riding ability and high fitness especially because of being in the...
        3.6 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kiwanis

        ▼ Where is Kiwanis located?
        Kiwanis is located in South Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the South Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.34097, -112.07635.
        ▼ How hard is Kiwanis?
        Kiwanis is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kiwanis?
        Kiwanis has 415 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,590 ft to 2,005 ft.
        ▼ Is Kiwanis a point to point trail?
        Kiwanis is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Kiwanis?
        Kiwanis is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kiwanis?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kiwanis. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kiwanis?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kiwanis are:
        • February (9 activities)
        • July (8 activities)
        • January (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Kiwanis? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kiwanis are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kiwanis?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Kiwanis. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kiwanis?
        Kiwanis is a moderately popular trail. There have been 661 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 735 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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