more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:11:44
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
2,931 ft
Altitude min
2,973 ft
Altitude max
2,972 ft
Altitude start
2,953 ft
Altitude end
-5.066%
Grade max
5.091%
Grade min
2,912 ft
Distance climb
4,144 ft
Distance down
3,277 ft
Distance flat
00:11:44
Avg time

The Divide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #4858 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42266 in Trail Running
    • #65639 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Primary North/South corridor linking newer trails in the North to existing Brown's Ranch trails. The Divide Trail is also part of the 242 mile Maricopa Trail. The trail is much like most of Brown's Ranch: fast and smooth with little in the way of climbing or descending, with wide open desert views.

Access Info

Well-signed access from Hawksnest, High Desert, and Branding Iron Trails.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 161 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,445 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
Status:
on Sep 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-divide trailhead (33.790640, -111.817750)
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      5:45 | 337 | Feb 2, 2020 , Scottsdale
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      5:23 | 290 | Dec 9, 2019 , Scottsdale
      McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Mountain Biking...
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      10:49 | 772 | Jan 6, 2019 , Scottsdale
      Divide Trail. Northbound. Scottsdale.
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      4:57 | 54 | Mar 6, 2019 , Scottsdale

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Divide located?
      The Divide is located in Brown's Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Brown's Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.79064, -111.81775.
      ▼ How hard is The Divide?
      The Divide is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Divide?
      The Divide has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,931 ft to 2,973 ft.
      ▼ Is The Divide a point to point trail?
      The Divide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Divide?
      The Divide is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Divide?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Divide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Divide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Divide are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Divide?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride The Divide. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Divide?
      The Divide is a very popular trail. There have been 8,942 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,934 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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