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4,879 ft
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:15:40
Avg time
63 ft
Altitude change
6,799 ft
Altitude min
6,896 ft
Altitude max
6,799 ft
Altitude start
6,864 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
2,552 ft
Distance climb
1,490 ft
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:15:40
Avg time

Ponytail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thumb Butte
    Prescott, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Alternate route up from the 4-way to the overlook instead of riding the fire road. Fun uphill with some twists and turns, watch out for the bar grabber bushes

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18.3 km avg distance
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May 5, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Phoenix)
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May 5, 2026 @ 8:58am (America/Phoenix)
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May 22, 2025 @ 10:37pm
May 22, 2025
Jun 22, 2019 @ 11:47am
Jun 22, 2019
 Forest service controlled burns pretty much whipped parts of trail out... not a legit trail anyhow but now hardly rideable
Mar 31, 2019 @ 11:17am
Mar 31, 2019
 A bit overgrown, prepare for scratches.
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on May 5, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ponytail

        ▼ Where is Ponytail located?
        Ponytail is located in Thumb Butte, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Thumb Butte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.4957, -112.54574.
        ▼ How hard is Ponytail?
        Ponytail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ponytail?
        Ponytail has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,799 ft to 6,896 ft.
        ▼ Is Ponytail a point to point trail?
        Ponytail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ponytail?
        Ponytail is 4,879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ponytail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ponytail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ponytail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ponytail are:
        • April (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ponytail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ponytail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ponytail?
        The estimated time to ride Ponytail is approximately 16 minutes. The trail is 4,879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Ponytail?
        Ponytail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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