more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
95 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:06:00
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
1,378 ft
Altitude min
1,478 ft
Altitude max
1,478 ft
Altitude start
1,470 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
3,045 ft
Distance climb
3,907 ft
Distance down
1,178 ft
Distance flat
00:06:00
Avg time

Thash Kavid Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • AKA
    Warpaint Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #68331 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116439 in E-Biking
    • #119392 in Trail Running
    • #87022 in Hiking
    • #19809 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #884 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #737 in E-Biking
    • #1,941 in Trail Running
    • #1,677 in Hiking
    • #678 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Always
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

A nice easy offroad - great for beginners who are ready to get some dirt under their tires. A step up from a bike path.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 63 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,459 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Sep 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.85 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (16,780)
close
      Directions to thash-kavid trailhead (33.333950, -112.022900)

      Photos

      9 more »
      mtb
      55 |
      Mar 24, 2024 @ 9:34am
      Mar 24, 2024
      mtb
      71 |
      Mar 24, 2024 @ 9:34am
      Mar 24, 2024
      mtb
      84 |
      Mar 12, 2024 @ 3:32pm
      Mar 12, 2024
      mtb
      157 |
      Aug 29, 2020 @ 4:06pm
      Aug 29, 2020

      Videos

      3 more »
      Warpaint Trail with Skydio 2
      mtb
      3:12 | 875 | Dec 7, 2020 , Phoenix
      South Mountain | Crashing on Corona De Loma |...
      mtb
      4:38 | 335 | Jan 26, 2020 , Phoenix
      Riding Corona de Loma... because Geronimo was...
      mtb
      10:43 | 363 | Dec 22, 2019 , Phoenix

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 40 miles • 3,901 ft • 60 •
      One of several possible ways to circumnavigate South Mountain
      7 miles • 358 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League (AICL) Mountain Pointe High School Time Trial Loop
      9 miles • 572 ft • 9 • Out & Back •
      Bronco to to Warpaint to back to desert to bronco
      3.8 ★★★★★
      14 Ratings
      5 ★ 21%
      4 ★ 57%
      3 ★ 7%
      2 ★ 7%
      1 ★ 7%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      Ampfrog Ampfrog
      Smooth trail, great for beginners looking to get off the pavement. Can complete the loop on the NW end with a short taste of Desert Classic if feeling adventurous.
      TC-FLOWCLYDE TC-FLOWCLYDE
      ????used as a turn around point on the DC return back to the Telegraph Trailhead.

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thash Kavid located?
      Thash Kavid is located in South Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the South Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.33395, -112.0229.
      ▼ How hard is Thash Kavid?
      Thash Kavid is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thash Kavid?
      Thash Kavid has 95 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,378 ft to 1,478 ft.
      ▼ Is Thash Kavid a point to point trail?
      Thash Kavid is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thash Kavid?
      Thash Kavid is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thash Kavid?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thash Kavid. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thash Kavid?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thash Kavid are:
      • March (54 activities)
      • October (54 activities)
      • May (46 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Thash Kavid? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thash Kavid are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thash Kavid?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Thash Kavid. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thash Kavid?
      Thash Kavid is a very popular trail. There have been 14,414 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,780 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.