more stats
4,103 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
1,564 ft
Altitude min
1,606 ft
Altitude max
1,573 ft
Altitude start
1,606 ft
Altitude end
0.801%
Grade
-6.798%
Grade max
9.029%
Grade min
1,724 ft
Distance climb
1,211 ft
Distance down
896 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Tri C Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phoenix Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99441 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116264 in E-Biking
    • #92477 in Trail Running
    • #87980 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,399 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #733 in E-Biking
    • #1,430 in Trail Running
    • #1,702 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix

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AI Generated Description

Tri C is a 4,103 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Phoenix Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,014 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Tri C Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2025 @ 9:56am (America/Phoenix)
Sep 28, 2025
Moderate erosion damage. Usual tracks on ascending/descending technical areas are altered due to erosion. No standing puddles of water. Tacky.
Apr 21, 2025 @ 10:13am
Apr 21, 2025
Jan 31, 2024 @ 11:08am
Jan 31, 2024
May 31, 2023 @ 8:43am
May 31, 2023
Jan 26, 2022 @ 3:09pm
Jan 26, 2022
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Status:
on Sep 28, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tri-c trailhead (33.560830, -111.997200)

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      5 Ratings
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      4 ★ 60%
      3 ★ 20%
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      1 ★ 20%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tri C located?
      Tri C is located in Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.56083, -111.9972.
      ▼ How hard is Tri C?
      Tri C is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.801%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tri C?
      Tri C has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,564 ft to 1,606 ft.
      ▼ Is Tri C a point to point trail?
      Tri C is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tri C?
      Tri C is 4,103 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tri C?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tri C. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tri C?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tri C are:
      • September (65 activities)
      • November (64 activities)
      • December (64 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tri C? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tri C are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tri C?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Tri C. The trail is 4,103 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tri C?
      Tri C is a very popular trail. There have been 7,296 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,330 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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