more stats
2,375 ft
Distance
-393 ft
Descent
00:04:36
Avg time
-393 ft
Altitude change
1,886 ft
Altitude min
2,279 ft
Altitude max
2,279 ft
Altitude start
1,886 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade
-50.9%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
2,375 ft
Distance down
00:04:36
Avg time

Pure O Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • AKA
    Pure Ovaries, NRA All Mtn Park 1
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58865 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133047 in Trail Running
    • #127448 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #761 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,263 in Trail Running
    • #2,487 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

PROCEED WITH CAUTION Please get to know this trail before you go crazy and have some fun!

This trail is primary for some good down hill shredding, the terrain is pretty loose in a lot of areas and has some good terrain. there are several areas where there are some knarly drops. Your are riding on a ridge line the majority of the ride, with out good balance you can seriously hurt your self and your bike.

If you choose to climb this, prepare to do some hiking.

Disclaimer

PROCEED WITH CAUTION

Tags
DropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 750 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Pure O Trail Reports

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Nov 5, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/Phoenix)
13 hours
Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps)
Oct 12, 2026 @ 3:00pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 12, 2026
reporter
Tread maintenance.
Sep 29, 2026 @ 8:14am (America/Phoenix)
Sep 29, 2026
reporter
Tread maintenance.
Sep 24, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Phoenix)
Sep 24, 2026
reporter
Tread maintenance, drainage work.
Mar 28, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Phoenix)
Mar 28, 2026
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Status:
on Nov 5, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.17 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to pure-o trailhead (33.512540, -111.629460)

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      Videos

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      I Needed Surgery After This Crash
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      2:02 | 44 | Oct 9, 2026 , Mesa
      Hawes Trail Guide: Pure O
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      2:00 | 74 | Sep 26, 2026 , Mesa
      Pure O | Hawes | Mesa, AZ
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      0:28 | 96 | Feb 26, 2026 , Mesa
      Hawes Trail Guide: Pure O
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      2:00 | 320 | Dec 12, 2025 , Mesa

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      12 Reviews & Comments

      ooo999
      Oh to go back to the days when fitness was required.
      Ridername Ridername
      Trail is super washed out and rutted in a lot of spots from the recent rains. Challenging and really fun.
      ooo999
      That gap jump over the wash at the end is most excellent!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pure O located?
      Pure O is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.51254, -111.62946.
      ▼ How hard is Pure O?
      Pure O is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pure O?
      The trail has 393 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,886 ft to 2,279 ft.
      ▼ Is Pure O a point to point trail?
      Pure O is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pure O?
      Pure O is 2,375 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pure O?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pure O. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pure O?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pure O are:
      • November (71 activities)
      • January (68 activities)
      • March (51 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pure O? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pure O are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pure O?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Pure O. The trail is 2,375 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pure O?
      Pure O is a very popular trail. There have been 5,278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,586 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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