more stats
2,152 ft
Distance
-321 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-321 ft
Altitude change
8,008 ft
Altitude min
8,328 ft
Altitude max
8,328 ft
Altitude start
8,009 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-44.4%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
2,152 ft
Distance down
00:03:11
Avg time

Secret Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Lemmon - Upper
    Tucson, Arizona
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35436 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128924 in Trail Running
    • #137641 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #504 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,153 in Trail Running
    • #2,755 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Coronado National Forest

Shaded steep dirt trail made specifically for mountain bikes. Has several log drops, and it is best to avoid ascending it. Instead, use the Mt. Bigelow Dirt road to climb to the top. Climbing up Bigelow road, the trail entrance will be to the left. It is unmarked and somewhat easy to miss if you don't know it's there.

Hikers have become aware of this trail too, so be careful not to hit people during peak hours (like late morning Saturdays).

Disclaimer

Be wise and considerate so we can continue to use this trail!

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DropsJumps
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Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 239 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Secret Trail Reports

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May 11, 2025 @ 4:55pm
May 11, 2025
Much chunkier, and way more exposed roots than in the past.
Apr 11, 2025 @ 2:15pm
Apr 11, 2025
Several trees across the trail, but left there on purpose to make the trail more fun/interesting. Each one had a path around them. The top of...
Sep 8, 2024 @ 6:30am
Sep 8, 2024
Jun 16, 2024 @ 1:40am
Jun 16, 2024
Jun 16, 2024 @ 12:34am
Jun 16, 2024
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Status:
on May 11, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.46 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Secret located?
      Secret is located in Mt Lemmon - Upper, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Mt Lemmon - Upper trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.41514, -110.72657.
      ▼ How hard is Secret?
      Secret is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Secret?
      The trail has 321 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,008 ft to 8,328 ft.
      ▼ Is Secret a point to point trail?
      Secret is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Secret?
      Secret is 2,152 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Secret?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Secret. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Secret? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Secret are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Secret?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Secret. The trail is 2,152 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Secret?
      Secret is a very popular trail. There have been 2,616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,198 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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