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3.5 miles
Distance
578 ft
Climb
-274 ft
Descent
00:46:24
Avg time
304 ft
Altitude change
1,294 ft
Altitude min
1,710 ft
Altitude max
1,295 ft
Altitude start
1,601 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-19.4%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,498 ft
Distance down
3,806 ft
Distance flat
00:46:24
Avg time
Bajada Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Mountain Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 30 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
Self preservation had me pushing the bike quite frequently. This trail kicked my butt. Lots of loose rock/gravel on the trail. Significant climb punctuated by drops into and through gulleys. Very hard to get into a flow.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 15 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 8, 2026
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Directions to bajada-14920 trailhead
(33.317290, -112.131990)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bajada
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Where is Bajada located?
Bajada is located in South Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the South Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.31729, -112.13199.
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How hard is Bajada?
Bajada is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bajada?
Bajada has 578 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,294 ft to 1,710 ft.
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Is Bajada a point to point trail?
Bajada is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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