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3.1 miles
Distance
-278 ft
Descent
2,615 ft
High Point
-279 ft
Altitude change
2,336 ft
Altitude min
2,615 ft
Altitude start
2,336 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
3 miles
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat

Rawhide Wash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Land Owner
    City of Scottsdale

This is a deep sandy wash. It is rideable after a rain, but it's still work. Fatbike recommended.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 4, 2025 @ 6:10pm
Feb 4, 2025
 Crazy hoofed out hell sand. It was rideable on my Canyon Dude fat bike, but I gave up after riding from Dixileta to Rock Tank trail.
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        Directions to rawhide-wash trailhead (33.784468, -111.856130)
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        bluedog15 bluedog15
        I made the mistake of thinking this was a good addition to my ride by linking Axel to Hawks BUT it’s not…… way too many sand traps and poorly maintained
        Avoid this trail unless you like riding in sand
        TerryZechman TerryZechman
        Hard to ride even on a fat bike. Sand is all hoofed up, so it's difficult to get any momentum rolling.
        STGDSS92
        It's a wash, not very fun to ride (walk) through unless you have a fat bike or you like getting sand in your shoes.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Rawhide Wash located?
        Rawhide Wash is located in Brown's Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Brown's Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.78447, -111.85613.
        ▼ How hard is Rawhide Wash?
        Rawhide Wash is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rawhide Wash?
        The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,336 ft to 2,615 ft.
        ▼ Is Rawhide Wash a point to point trail?
        Rawhide Wash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is sandy.
        ▼ How long is Rawhide Wash?
        Rawhide Wash is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is sandy.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rawhide Wash?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rawhide Wash. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Rawhide Wash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rawhide Wash are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Rawhide Wash?
        Rawhide Wash is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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