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1.7 miles
Distance
269 ft
Climb
-1,017 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-749 ft
Altitude change
7,763 ft
Altitude min
8,512 ft
Altitude start
7,762 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-58.6%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
2,467 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat

Ladybug Trail (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham)
    Safford, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Coronado National Forest

The Upper Ladybug Trail starts at the namesake trail head and parking lot just below Ladybug Peak off of the Swift Hwy. There is a signed alt route to get to Ladybug Peak around the .25 mile mark. Ladybug trail peels off of the Bear Canyon Trail about .45 mile mark. After that point, the trail receives infrequent maintenance over the next 1.5 miles down hill to Turkey Flat. The trail descends steeply with many super tight switchbacks with some steep, rocky exposed sections that may require a your bike to be walked. It's a hiking trail for most.Most MTB riders will access Ladybug via Turkey Flat trail and descend toward Angle Orchard. You may be curious about Bear Canyon and Dutch Henry trails accessed by this trail head. Those also receive little maintenance and are bushwhack hikes at best.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 mile avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 9, 2026
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Oct 4, 2025 @ 9:12am (America/Phoenix)
Oct 4, 2025
Jun 19, 2025 @ 8:00am
Jun 19, 2025
 June 8th 2025: SDMB Worked from Turkey Flat Junction up about 1 mile on this trail almost meeting back up to the work they did in Aug 2024. The...
Sep 21, 2024 @ 11:40am
Sep 21, 2024
 SDMB cleared brush and performed tread work on his trail from the Bear Canyon Split down to the saddle which is about 3/4 mile. It's down tree...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ladybug Trail (Upper) located?
      Ladybug Trail (Upper) is located in Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham), Safford, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.6225, -109.82371.
      ▼ How hard is Ladybug Trail (Upper)?
      Ladybug Trail (Upper) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ladybug Trail (Upper)?
      Ladybug Trail (Upper) has 269 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,017 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,763 ft to 8,725 ft.
      ▼ Is Ladybug Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Ladybug Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ladybug Trail (Upper)?
      Ladybug Trail (Upper) is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ladybug Trail (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ladybug Trail (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ladybug Trail (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ladybug Trail (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Ladybug Trail (Upper)?
      Ladybug Trail (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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