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2.2 miles
Distance
200 ft
Climb
-323 ft
Descent
00:14:57
Avg time
-123 ft
Altitude change
1,701 ft
Altitude min
1,992 ft
Altitude max
1,835 ft
Altitude start
1,713 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
5,177 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,191 ft
Distance flat
00:14:57
Avg time

Ringtail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #153824 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135784 in Trail Running
    • #72114 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,408 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,349 in Trail Running
    • #1,363 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Ringtail is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Scottsdale Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 16, 2026 @ 4:21pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 16, 2026
 Good climbs, fun fast loose dh, CW has nice long descent. 1 wash crossing is a bit techy, most will have some HAB
Oct 16, 2026 @ 4:21pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 16, 2026
 Good climbs, fun fast loose DH. CW has nice long descent. 1 wash crossing is a bit techy, most will have some HAB
Jun 3, 2020 @ 6:19am
Jun 3, 2020
Nov 16, 2019 @ 2:04pm
Nov 16, 2019
Sep 20, 2019 @ 10:00am
Sep 20, 2019
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Status:
on Oct 16, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      AES: McDowell Mtns Long 2015 (Defunct)
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      Sunset Trail Loop Condensed.
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      Trans-McDowell Route
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      A nice long ride connecting both sides of the McDowell Mountains.
      3.4 ★★★★★
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      1 Review & Comments

      drewchap
      Good climbs, fun fast loose DH. CW has nice long descent. 1 wash crossing is a bit techy, most will have some HAB

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ringtail located?
      Ringtail is located in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.60535, -111.81385.
      ▼ How hard is Ringtail?
      Ringtail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ringtail?
      Ringtail has 200 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 323 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,701 ft to 1,992 ft.
      ▼ Is Ringtail a point to point trail?
      Ringtail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ringtail?
      Ringtail is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ringtail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ringtail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ringtail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ringtail are:
      • October (7 activities)
      • November (4 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ringtail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ringtail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ringtail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Ringtail. 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 Ringtail?
      Ringtail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 510 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 513 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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