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1,201 ft
Distance
-77 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
1,729 ft
Altitude min
1,808 ft
Altitude max
1,808 ft
Altitude start
1,729 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
1,148 ft
Distance down
00:03:36
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Upper Secret Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #10486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85803 in Trail Running
    • #97731 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

Great shortish connector off the top of Hawes; nice combination of technical and fast-pace sections. A lot of fun especially going counter-clockwise.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 35 miles average
6 Months
  • 94 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,321 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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Feb 21, 2025 @ 8:08am
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Feb 16, 2025 @ 7:05am
Feb 16, 2025
 Honestly, this is a matter of what you’re used to. As far as Arizona goes, this is typical. There’s kitty litter in some of the areas where...
Dec 19, 2024 @ 7:11pm
Dec 19, 2024
 no dirt
Dec 19, 2024 @ 7:10pm
Dec 19, 2024
 almost no dirt left, blow out is an understatement
May 13, 2024 @ 7:26am
May 13, 2024
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Dry
Avg: 3.6 (14 votes)
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        Directions to upper-secret trailhead (33.496820, -111.662270)

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        The Best XC Tech at Hawes? | Secret to Saddle
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        4:42 | 12 | Jul 18, 2026 , Mesa
        Hawes Trail System - Mesa - 12/08/2019
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        14:08 | 378 | Dec 9, 2019 , Mesa
        Upper Secret - Hawes - Mesa, AZ
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        0:13 | 675 | Jan 31, 2019 , Mesa

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Secret

        ▼ Where is Upper Secret located?
        Upper Secret is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.49682, -111.66227.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Secret?
        Upper Secret is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Secret?
        The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,729 ft to 1,808 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Secret a point to point trail?
        Upper Secret is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Secret?
        Upper Secret is 1,201 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Secret?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Secret. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Secret?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Secret are:
        • May (77 activities)
        • December (63 activities)
        • April (56 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Secret? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Secret are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Secret?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Secret. The trail is 1,201 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Secret?
        Upper Secret is a very popular trail. There have been 6,335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,578 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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