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2.2 miles
Distance
717 ft
Climb
-534 ft
Descent
00:30:29
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
00:30:29
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 [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #42647 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86460 in Trail Running
    • #42158 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

Climbing and switchbacks

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Jun 20, 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)
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        Directions to pyrite trailhead (33.483720, -112.576920)
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        Mar 17, 2021 @ 11:51am
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        Dec 31, 2019 @ 3:39pm
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        rideagainsthemachine rideagainsthemachine
        Agreed, the climb is more fun than the descent so that tells you about how exciting the down is. Iā€™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.
        brokentoaster
        In my opinion, the uphill was more fun than the downhill. Its a tough ascent, but you're rewarded with a nice peak. The downhill is tight switchbacks every ~20 yards the whole way down. I'm inexperienced, so this meant I was basically walking my bike the whole way down. Sidenote: i fell off my bike and sat on a cactus on the way up. Getting the rest of the thorns out while writing this.

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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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pyrite?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pyrite are:
        • February (5 activities)
        • December (4 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 29 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 329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 330 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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