more stats
1,979 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:02:13
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
2,667 ft
Altitude min
2,715 ft
Altitude max
2,713 ft
Altitude start
2,672 ft
Altitude end
-18.352%
Grade max
4.839%
Grade min
437 ft
Distance climb
1,045 ft
Distance down
497 ft
Distance flat
00:02:13
Avg time

Upper Ranch Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #87820 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113199 in Trail Running
    • #134027 in Hiking
    • #30518 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,189 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,817 in Trail Running
    • #2,659 in Hiking
    • #1,181 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Scottsdale

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AI Generated Description

Upper Ranch Trail is a 1,979 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Scottsdale Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 78 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1,538 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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on Oct 18, 2025
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      Routes with this trail

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      3 Ratings
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      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Ranch Trail located?
      Upper Ranch Trail 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 33.7788, -111.8507.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Ranch Trail?
      Upper Ranch Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ranch Trail?
      Upper Ranch Trail has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,667 ft to 2,715 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Ranch Trail a point to point trail?
      Upper Ranch Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Ranch Trail?
      Upper Ranch Trail is 1,979 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ranch Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ranch Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Ranch Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Ranch Trail are:
      • March (78 activities)
      • November (77 activities)
      • January (74 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Ranch Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ranch Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ranch Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Ranch Trail. The trail is 1,979 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Ranch Trail?
      Upper Ranch Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 6,011 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,940 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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