more stats
1,929 ft
Distance
-187 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-187 ft
Altitude change
6,294 ft
Altitude min
6,482 ft
Altitude max
6,482 ft
Altitude start
6,296 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
1,929 ft
Distance down
00:01:57
Avg time

Malpractice Downhill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Payson
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #210779 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #439923 in Trail Running
    • #124289 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,011 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #5,533 in Trail Running
    • #2,421 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Malpractice Downhill follows the original alignment of the Highline Trail, which has been re-routed with a set a climb friendly switchbacks bypassing this section. This section of trail will remain open as a directional downhill for those who want a more rowdy descent heading westbound on Highline Trail.

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Local Trail Association

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Malpractice Downhill located?
      Malpractice Downhill is located in Payson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Payson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.33281, -110.99729.
      ▼ How hard is Malpractice Downhill?
      Malpractice Downhill is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Malpractice Downhill?
      The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,294 ft to 6,482 ft.
      ▼ Is Malpractice Downhill a point to point trail?
      Malpractice Downhill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Malpractice Downhill?
      Malpractice Downhill is 1,929 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Malpractice Downhill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Malpractice Downhill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Malpractice Downhill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Malpractice Downhill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Malpractice Downhill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Malpractice Downhill. The trail is 1,929 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Malpractice Downhill?
      Malpractice Downhill is a very popular trail. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 55 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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