more stats
413 ft
Distance
-6 ft
Descent
00:00:37
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,536 ft
Altitude min
1,545 ft
Altitude max
1,545 ft
Altitude start
1,535 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:00:37
Avg time

Stinger-Bush Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10634 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99622 in Trail Running
    • #100144 in Hiking
    • #22196 in Horseback
    • #22674 in Adaptive Biking
    • #11788 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #112 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,564 in Trail Running
    • #1,920 in Hiking
    • #892 in Horseback
    • #242 in Adaptive Biking
    • #147 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

Short connector trail linking the Stinger Loop, Bush Lite Loop to Bush Lite East/West.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 325 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,775 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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on Sep 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.23 (7 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 162 ft • 2 • Loop •
      Nice easy intro to Hawes trails for either a novice or someone returning to mountain biking.
      13 miles • 1,131 ft • 11 •
      13 mile loop combining , , and DH trails.
      9 miles • 841 ft • 8 • Loop •
      The loop starting at the sisters then heading up then down and you make your way back down flowy downhill
      4.5 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 43%
      4 ★ 57%
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stinger-Bush located?
      Stinger-Bush is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.5324, -111.64143.
      ▼ How hard is Stinger-Bush?
      Stinger-Bush is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stinger-Bush?
      The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,536 ft to 1,545 ft.
      ▼ Is Stinger-Bush a point to point trail?
      Stinger-Bush is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stinger-Bush?
      Stinger-Bush is 413 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stinger-Bush?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stinger-Bush. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stinger-Bush? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stinger-Bush are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stinger-Bush?
      The estimated time to ride Stinger-Bush is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 413 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Stinger-Bush?
      Stinger-Bush is a very popular trail. There have been 10,470 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,843 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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