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Arizona
Maricopa County
Phoenix

Desert Classic & Ridgeline – South Mountain

Moderate

4.9

(5247)

18,397

riders

Desert Classic & Ridgeline – South Mountain

02:47

27.6km

570m

Mountain biking

The South Mountain is simply awesome! This massive mountain in south Phoenix is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Many locals come here to enjoy the unique nature. And yet the area is not overcrowded. Quite the opposite: the terrain is extensive, wild and pristine.

On this…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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5.04 km

National Trail

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Wow, what a trail. If you are looking for a great workout, try to climb all sections of the National Trail starting at Pima Canyon Trailhead. The climbing is really …

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12.8 km

Telegraph Pass Trail

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If riding from the bottom up, the trail is rideable for around half of it. It then gets rocky and steep, from here carrying or pushing your bike to the …

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17.0 km

Desert Classic Trail

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Really fun and easy for the beginners, but it also can be fun for some more experienced riders. It has a few really rocky sections where it is …

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27.5 km

Pima Canyon Trailhead

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The Pima Canyon Trailhead is one of the most popular trailheads for the South Mountain Preserve. There are a bunch of different trails that start/finish in the parking lot (including …

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27.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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25.2 km

2.13 km

157 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

4.52 km

256 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Saturday 11 July

42°C

31°C

26 %

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December 8, 2023

The South Mountain is simply awesome! This massive mountain in south Phoenix is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Many locals come here to enjoy the unique nature. And yet the area is not overcrowded. Quite the opposite: the terrain is extensive, wild and pristine.



On this almost 28 kilometer

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