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1.2 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:16:22
Avg time
203 ft
Altitude change
2,181 ft
Altitude min
2,385 ft
Altitude max
2,181 ft
Altitude start
2,385 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
4,603 ft
Distance climb
505 ft
Distance down
1,237 ft
Distance flat
00:16:22
Avg time

TD (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Canyon
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131747 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137340 in E-Biking
    • #310678 in Trail Running
    • #301039 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,058 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,020 in E-Biking
    • #4,228 in Trail Running
    • #4,611 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

TD (Upper) is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gold Canyon Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 210 ft blue climb. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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TD (Upper) Trail Reports

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Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Phoenix)
Jun 21, 2026
TD has had so few bikes on it in recent years, that it’s barely a trail. Just a faint, difficult to follow line.
Mar 5, 2024 @ 9:54am
Mar 5, 2024
Trails need grooming - watch for cactus and shrubbery encroaching the trail. Lots of scrapes riding through brush. Lush from rain - watch for...
Oct 8, 2023 @ 1:01pm
Oct 8, 2023
The trail is overgrown with a lot of cat claw. I started at the southern end and work my way north. The first mile was horrible and I was off...
Sep 2, 2023 @ 11:13pm
Sep 2, 2023
While 99% rideable, the storms earlier this year covered the trail with loose rocks and there are many places where cactus, brush, and weeds have...
Feb 16, 2019 @ 1:44pm
Feb 16, 2019
Fun trail, no real obstacles. Cool perfect riding weather.
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Status:
on Jun 21, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to td-upper trailhead (33.381170, -111.380300)

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      Sep 3, 2023 @ 3:35pm
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      TD Trail. Gold Canyon. Arizona.
      mtb
      11:59 | 79 | Mar 3, 2019 , Gold Canyon
      TD Upper Single Track/Trail
      ebike
      11:11 | 87 | Oct 11, 2023 , Gold Canyon

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Randersen
      Overgrown and hard t follow at times. Easy to go off-trail or take a cross-trail by accident...
      g-mack g-mack
      Recent trail work performed on TD, including fallen saguaro removal and cleaning of large rocks off of a couple descents.
      thisismyarizona thisismyarizona
      Great to ride downhill thru the wash...a mini K Trail half pipe.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is TD (Upper) located?
      TD (Upper) is located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Gold Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.38117, -111.3803.
      ▼ How hard is TD (Upper)?
      TD (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for TD (Upper)?
      TD (Upper) has 210 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,181 ft to 2,385 ft.
      ▼ Is TD (Upper) a point to point trail?
      TD (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is TD (Upper)?
      TD (Upper) is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on TD (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on TD (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access TD (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to TD (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride TD (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride TD (Upper). The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is TD (Upper)?
      TD (Upper) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 172 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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