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1.1 miles
Distance
357 ft
Climb
-126 ft
Descent
00:32:51
Avg time
231 ft
Altitude change
1,978 ft
Altitude min
2,323 ft
Altitude max
1,978 ft
Altitude start
2,208 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-29%
Grade max
48.7%
Grade min
3,461 ft
Distance climb
1,913 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:32:51
Avg time

Upper Hawes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86637 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38826 in Trail Running
    • #39709 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Hike-a-Bike
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

Upper Hawes starts at the highpoint of Las Sendas and takes you up the mountain on a very steep, loose and poorly routed trail. It eventually levels off and gradually drops to the intersection of Cactus Garden and Mid Hawes Trail. Leave this 1.0 mile section of the Hawes Trail to the hikers, it's pretty unenjoyable on a mountain bike.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24.4 km avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Upper Hawes Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/Phoenix)
Jul 19, 2026
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Cleared down Saguaro & tread maintenance.
Feb 12, 2026 @ 3:49pm (America/Phoenix)
Feb 12, 2026
Sep 14, 2025 @ 11:57am (America/Phoenix)
Sep 14, 2025
Mar 18, 2025 @ 7:32pm
Mar 18, 2025
 Loose. Kitty litter everywhere from the recent rain. Still a blast but just watch your corners.
Mar 30, 2024 @ 2:46pm
Mar 30, 2024
 A little overgrown but only a little more than cactus garden currently is. Loose kitty litter right now, but otherwise in pretty good shape.
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on Jul 19, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.41 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Hawes

        ▼ Where is Upper Hawes located?
        Upper Hawes is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.48786, -111.64988.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Hawes?
        Upper Hawes is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Hawes?
        Upper Hawes has 357 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,978 ft to 2,323 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Hawes a point to point trail?
        Upper Hawes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
        ▼ How long is Upper Hawes?
        Upper Hawes is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Hawes?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Hawes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Hawes?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Hawes are:
        • April (9 activities)
        • June (8 activities)
        • March (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Hawes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Hawes are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Hawes?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Upper Hawes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Hawes?
        Upper Hawes is a moderately popular trail. There have been 838 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 871 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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