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2.2 miles
Distance
717 ft
Climb
-534 ft
Descent
00:26:35
Avg time
181 ft
Altitude change
1,511 ft
Altitude min
2,108 ft
Altitude max
1,541 ft
Altitude start
1,722 ft
Altitude end
1.576%
Grade
-35.91%
Grade max
39.435%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,003 ft
Distance down
1,219 ft
Distance flat
00:26:35
Avg time

Pyrite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skyline Regional Park
    Buckeye, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #148246 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107463 in Trail Running
    • #69043 in Hiking
    • #31415 in Horseback
    • #49446 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,321 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,701 in Trail Running
    • #1,308 in Hiking
    • #1,202 in Horseback
    • #509 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

Climbing and switchbacks

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Pyrite Trail Reports

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Apr 2, 2023 @ 6:39pm
Apr 2, 2023
 Everything is good. Trial is dry and no issues
Mar 10, 2023 @ 11:04pm
Mar 10, 2023
 Very cool hike to the second highest peak at Skyline behind Javelina. As you head West past the bridge take the closer South route to Pyrite,...
Feb 23, 2023 @ 12:32pm
Feb 23, 2023
 Very loose and rocky in places. Looks like horses really took a toll on the trail in places.
Jan 1, 2023 @ 11:17pm
Jan 1, 2023
Sep 5, 2021 @ 7:22am
Sep 5, 2021
 First time running this trail. Trail condition is good, some loose slopes, but actually less rocky than a lot of other trails in Skyline Park.
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on Apr 2, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.19 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      George9TPK1f
      Really fun trail. Doesn’t seem like black at all except a couple sharp turn rocky areas. I rode it downhill and it was more like an easy blue and it wasn’t bumpy. Quite smooth.
      rideagainsthemachine rideagainsthemachine
      Agreed, the climb is more fun than the descent so that tells you about how exciting the down is. I’d pass on this one unless you want views from the peak or a challenging climb.
      brokentoaster
      Rode this again, and i dont know if it was a change in the condition of the trail or something else but the switchbacks on the way down are rideable and it was very satisfying to clean the whole way down. The way up is far more difficult under dry conditions though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pyrite located?
      Pyrite is located in Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Skyline Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.48372, -112.57692.
      ▼ How hard is Pyrite?
      Pyrite is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.576%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pyrite?
      Pyrite has 717 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 534 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,511 ft to 2,108 ft.
      ▼ Is Pyrite a point to point trail?
      Pyrite is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pyrite?
      Pyrite is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pyrite?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pyrite. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pyrite? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pyrite are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pyrite?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Pyrite. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pyrite?
      Pyrite is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 333 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 334 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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