more stats
2,958 ft
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:05:05
Avg time
172 ft
Altitude change
1,436 ft
Altitude min
1,615 ft
Altitude max
1,436 ft
Altitude start
1,609 ft
Altitude end
5.822%
Grade
-12.777%
Grade max
26.128%
Grade min
2,431 ft
Distance climb
286 ft
Distance down
242 ft
Distance flat
00:05:05
Avg time

Trail 101 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122594 in E-Biking
    • #88047 in Trail Running
    • #80356 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,647 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #812 in E-Biking
    • #1,348 in Trail Running
    • #1,544 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix

Trail is fairly wide and open with a nice gradual climb until the end where things start to get steep with a bit of exposure.

The saddle trail that connects back is a bit loose with a rough creek crossing, but fun to drop down fast a loose.

Tags
Creek crossingExposure

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 369 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 101 located?
      Trail 101 is located in Phoenix Mountain Preserve - North Mountain / Shaw Butte, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - North Mountain / Shaw Butte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.59417, -112.07316.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 101?
      Trail 101 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.822%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 101?
      Trail 101 has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,436 ft to 1,615 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 101 a point to point trail?
      Trail 101 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 101?
      Trail 101 is 2,958 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 101?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 101. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 101?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 101 are:
      • January (33 activities)
      • December (25 activities)
      • February (23 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Trail 101? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 101 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 101?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Trail 101. The trail is 2,958 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 101?
      Trail 101 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,955 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,863 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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