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2,375 ft
Distance
-393 ft
Descent
00:05:13
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
00:05:13
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
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6235 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93663 in Trail Running
    • #90973 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
    No
  • 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.

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PROCEED WITH CAUTION

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 67 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Pure O Trail Reports

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Mar 28, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Phoenix)
Mar 28, 2026
Feb 8, 2026 @ 8:47am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 8, 2026
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Closed go-around near trail entrance.
Nov 17, 2025 @ 8:33am (America/Phoenix)
Nov 17, 2025
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Berm work, close cheater line & rock work.
Nov 16, 2025 @ 8:32am (America/Phoenix)
Nov 16, 2025
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Berm work.
Nov 12, 2025 @ 8:23am (America/Phoenix)
Nov 12, 2025
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Tread maintenance.
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Status:
on Mar 28, 2026
Very 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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        Pure O | Hawes | Mesa, AZ
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        0:28 | 81 | Feb 26, 2026 , Mesa
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        2:00 | 230 | Dec 12, 2025 , Mesa
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        ooo999
        Oh to go back to the days when fitness was required.
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        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.
        ▼ 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 7 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 5,193 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,492 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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