more stats
873 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:02:11
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
1,594 ft
Altitude min
1,681 ft
Altitude max
1,668 ft
Altitude start
1,594 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-34.1%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
709 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:02:11
Avg time

Sonoran Scirocco Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phoenix Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #240098 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100162 in E-Biking
    • #147701 in Trail Running
    • #117462 in Hiking
    • #44616 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,233 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #521 in E-Biking
    • #2,648 in Trail Running
    • #2,264 in Hiking
    • #1,762 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix

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AI Generated Description

Sonoran Scirocco is a 873 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Phoenix Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 13 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1 Review & Comments

      ec494
      Went down this trail today and it was steep and loose. Had.just enough traction to safely descend.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sonoran Scirocco located?
      Sonoran Scirocco is located in Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.56073, -112.01302.
      ▼ How hard is Sonoran Scirocco?
      Sonoran Scirocco is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sonoran Scirocco?
      Sonoran Scirocco has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,594 ft to 1,681 ft.
      ▼ Is Sonoran Scirocco a point to point trail?
      Sonoran Scirocco is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sonoran Scirocco?
      Sonoran Scirocco is 873 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sonoran Scirocco?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sonoran Scirocco. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sonoran Scirocco? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sonoran Scirocco are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sonoran Scirocco?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sonoran Scirocco. The trail is 873 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sonoran Scirocco?
      Sonoran Scirocco is a very popular trail. There have been 949 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 988 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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