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2.2 miles
Distance
200 ft
Climb
-323 ft
Descent
00:16:58
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
00:16:58
Avg time

Ringtail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 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 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ringtail Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2020 @ 6:19am
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 2:04pm
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Sep 20, 2019 @ 10:00am
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Oct 6, 2017 @ 11:55am
Oct 6, 2017
 dry and rather loose going ccw
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Status:
on Jun 3, 2020
Very Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      McDowell Mountain | Epic climb, crowded...
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      12:43 | 410 | Dec 29, 2019 , Scottsdale

      Routes with this trail

      286
      AES: McDowell Mtns Long 2015 (Defunct)
      ★ 3.0 • 63 miles • 6,191 ft • 32 • Loop •
      This is the of the AES McDowell Mountains course, at approximately 63 miles. No longer on the AES race...
      166
      Sunset Trail Loop Condensed
      ★ 3.0 • 23 miles • 4,379 ft • 17 • Loop •
      Sunset Trail Loop Condensed.
      162
      West to East McDowell Loop
      ★ 3.0 • 27 miles • 3,793 ft • 26 • Loop •
      A loop around the McDowells. Starts on the west side so I don't have to drive out to Fountain Hills!
      3.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 67%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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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.
      ▼ 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 17 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 503 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 506 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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