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2,133 ft
Distance
-119 ft
Descent
00:03:28
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
1,796 ft
Altitude min
1,915 ft
Altitude max
1,915 ft
Altitude start
1,798 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
1,926 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:03:28
Avg time

Magic Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1093 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52286 in Trail Running
    • #82782 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

I think this should be black, it has two hard rock moves going uphill as well as a pretty tight squeeze in a rutted out section before the really difficult uphill right-hander. Let's adjust it on our maps we print as well.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 350 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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on Apr 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (18 votes)
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        Directions to magic-mountain trailhead (33.495840, -111.657780)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Mountain

        Where is Magic Mountain located?
        Magic Mountain is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.49584, -111.65778.
        How hard is Magic Mountain?
        Magic Mountain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Magic Mountain?
        The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,796 ft to 1,915 ft.
        Is Magic Mountain a point to point trail?
        Magic Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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