13.7 miles
Distance
1,801 ft
Climb
-1,700 ft
Descent
2,052 ft
High Point
100 ft
Altitude change
1,302 ft
Altitude min
1,302 ft
Altitude start
1,401 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-53.9%
Grade max
59.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Trail half-marathon through the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with a big climb up Shaw Butte. Initial climb informally called the Ante-uphill. Fun unidirectional trail with good climbs and flats to recover in. Multiple options for support/aid at road crossings if needed.

Detailed Description
Phoenix Mtn Half-Marathon is a 14 mile popular easy route located near Phoenix Arizona. This trail running only route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,801 ft with a max elevation of 2,052 ft then descends -1,700 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 12 min
  • Altitude change
    100 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,302 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,302 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,401 ft
  • Climb
    1,801 ft
  • Descent
    -1,700 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -53.9%
  • Grade min
    59.5%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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