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4,905 ft
Distance
205 ft
Climb
-230 ft
Descent
00:19:09
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
2,136 ft
Altitude min
2,305 ft
Altitude max
2,160 ft
Altitude start
2,136 ft
Altitude end
-29.671%
Grade max
22.493%
Grade min
2,531 ft
Distance climb
1,927 ft
Distance down
448 ft
Distance flat
00:19:09
Avg time

Snowbird Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Canyon
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75992 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12582 in E-Biking
    • #78236 in Trail Running
    • #227048 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    autumn, winter, spring
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A tight, winding ascent leads to great views and an even tighter descent. Please ride from East to West only, and avoid after a heavy rain.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 24, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix)
Jan 24, 2026
Jan 12, 2025 @ 4:27am
Jan 12, 2025
 Just a wash all the way up. Better trails in area
Jul 2, 2023 @ 12:00am
Jul 2, 2023
 Fair amount of overgrowth on the way up especially. And the overgrowth is cacti so it hurts!
Jan 20, 2023 @ 4:08pm
Jan 20, 2023
Aug 27, 2021 @ 5:55am
Aug 27, 2021
 Rutted out from all the recent rain on both sides. Downhill side is still plenty rideable, but going up is much tougher than usual.
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        Directions to snowbird trailhead (33.379640, -111.382300)
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        TannertehyWw
        Did this trail a couple of days ago - it is garbage. Overgrown and washed out after the stormed, and too narrow in the first place. 100% skip it, because everything else around it is way more fun.
        Lodolceg
        Pointless trail. Very sandy, overgrown, and not fun. It is nothing like k-trail or phantom. If a stranger suggests you do this, it is a joke like rubbing your finger on your nose and dipping it in your beer to tame the foam ... if a friend suggests you do this, you need a new friend.
        Tobyworks
        Really fun trail. Different than a lot of the other trails in GC because it's mostly a climb then a fun descent. The trail on the east side starts with a lot of sand in the track and that's a bit of a bear.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Snowbird located?
        Snowbird is located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Gold Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.37964, -111.3823.
        ▼ How hard is Snowbird?
        Snowbird is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snowbird?
        Snowbird has 205 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 230 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,136 ft to 2,305 ft.
        ▼ How long is Snowbird?
        Snowbird is 4,905 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snowbird?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snowbird. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snowbird?
        Snowbird is best visited during: autumn, winter, spring.
        ▼ How do I access Snowbird? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snowbird are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snowbird?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Snowbird. The trail is 4,905 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snowbird?
        Snowbird is a moderately popular trail. There have been 595 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 595 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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