more stats
3,373 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-197 ft
Descent
00:13:58
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
1,571 ft
Altitude min
1,734 ft
Altitude max
1,734 ft
Altitude start
1,604 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-26.3%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
2,008 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:13:58
Avg time

Saddle (North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77522 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100431 in Trail Running
    • #122717 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,006 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,577 in Trail Running
    • #2,390 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

Very steep section with rutted trail. Not recommended to do this trail from the Saguaro connection / north. Taking it south from ridge will allow you to pick up some nice speed, but watch for washes, as always.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 141 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 978 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Saddle (North) Trail Reports

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Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/Phoenix)
Apr 5, 2026
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Rock armoring.
Mar 17, 2026 @ 12:07pm (America/Phoenix)
Mar 17, 2026
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Tread repair, rock work.
Jan 20, 2026 @ 12:30pm (America/Phoenix)
Jan 20, 2026
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Tread repair.
Dec 30, 2025 @ 8:54am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 30, 2025
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Brushing trail.
Dec 27, 2025 @ 12:03pm (America/Phoenix)
Dec 27, 2025
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Brushing trail.
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Status:
on Apr 5, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.05 (31 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to saddle-north trailhead (33.504520, -111.665080)
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      Videos

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      The Best XC Tech at Hawes? | Secret to Saddle
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      4:42 | 29 | Jul 18, 2026 , Mesa
      Hawes Trail System - Mesa - 12/08/2019
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      14:08 | 759 | Dec 30, 2019 , Mesa
      Saddle - Hawes - Mesa, AZ
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      0:25 | 1086 | Apr 11, 2019 , Mesa
      Hawes! The Best Short Loop Near Phoenix?
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      14:58 | 1003 | Nov 25, 2018 , Mesa

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      287
      Hawes Classic CCW
      ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 1,254 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Parking is on power on the West side of the road. Optionally, by Walgreens or the Park and ride further...
      295
      Hawes 10 Mile Loop
      ★ 3.8 • 11 miles • 1,137 ft • 14 • Loop •
      Begin on fence line, turn onto hawes and ride up the big hill, affectionately known as cardiac to riders....
      376
      Hawes
      ★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,557 ft • 17 •
      This was recommended by a user on MTBR. Great ride
      4.1 ★★★★★
      31 Ratings
      5 ★ 39%
      4 ★ 45%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★ 3%
      1 ★ 6%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      mtnstoke mtnstoke
      Overall this trail is very Blue, but there is one Chute in the middle with no alt. routes that is a black diamond feature. This is a fun trail I really enjoyed.
      NERyder
      This is a straight up great trail if you like rough natural terrain. Challenging and tight with tech in many places. A proper mountain bike trail with some chunk in it. Surprised it is not more popular
      Samgreene Samgreene
      This trail should be broken into two parts - North and South. North half should always be ridden south to north and is perhaps a black Diamond. North of the ridge line turn off you’ll run into a drop off, several optional rock rolls and a rock garden. There are steep switchbacks with unexpected rocks and ruts. Great section.

      The south half its best from the south, and is known as Disneyland. You can also start from the north for a fast and short downhill before a climb up rolling foothills.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Saddle (North) located?
      Saddle (North) is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.50452, -111.66508.
      ▼ How hard is Saddle (North)?
      Saddle (North) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saddle (North)?
      Saddle (North) has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 197 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,571 ft to 1,734 ft.
      ▼ Is Saddle (North) a point to point trail?
      Saddle (North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Saddle (North)?
      Saddle (North) is 3,373 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Saddle (North)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Saddle (North). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Saddle (North)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Saddle (North) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Saddle (North)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Saddle (North). The trail is 3,373 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Saddle (North)?
      Saddle (North) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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