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2.7 miles
Distance
239 ft
Climb
-237 ft
Descent
5,067 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
4,939 ft
Altitude min
4,959 ft
Altitude start
4,961 ft
Altitude end
-17.6%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,605 ft
Distance flat

Ubuntu Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Payson
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Feb-Nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Town of Payson

Built specifically for the NICA state championship in Arizona. This trail is a directional xco style course with flowy bike park sections, rock gardens and tight single track. All technical features have ride-arounds.

Access Info

Park in front of gate off McLane. Big Ubuntu trail sign visible. Do not block gate. Head up road to trail. Do not immediately turn left on trail as it is a directional trail.

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  • 5 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ubuntu

        ▼ Where is Ubuntu located?
        Ubuntu is located in Payson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Payson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.22207, -111.33468.
        ▼ How hard is Ubuntu?
        Ubuntu is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ubuntu?
        Ubuntu has 239 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 237 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,939 ft to 5,067 ft.
        ▼ Is Ubuntu a point to point trail?
        Ubuntu is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ubuntu?
        Ubuntu is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ubuntu?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ubuntu. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ubuntu?
        Ubuntu is best visited during: Feb-Nov.
        ▼ How do I access Ubuntu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ubuntu are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Ubuntu?
        Ubuntu has limited popularity data available. There have been 70 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 213 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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