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1.4 miles
Distance
1,014 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:38:22
Avg time
1,011 ft
Altitude change
2,587 ft
Altitude min
3,598 ft
Altitude max
2,587 ft
Altitude start
3,599 ft
Altitude end
13.9%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
63.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:38:22
Avg time

East End Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80506 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22780 in Trail Running
    • #52744 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Perhaps the most challenging trail in the McDowells. If you choose to ride uphill, the first third of the trail is mostly rideable, but past that...good luck. If the pitch doesn't defeat you, the loose kitty litter dirt or rock-strewn switchbacks will. Count on 30-60 minutes to make the ascent. As a downhill, it is a doable challenge for an experienced rider, though most will dismount for a few of the harder switchbacks.

Access Info

Links to the Tom's Thumb Trail at the N end, and Windmill Trail on the S end.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 13, 2026 @ 7:08am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 13, 2026
 Excellent conditions. East End is very different from Tom's Thumb and not as busy.
Jan 15, 2026 @ 8:10am (America/Phoenix)
Jan 15, 2026
Mar 12, 2022 @ 6:39am
Mar 12, 2022
Sep 25, 2021 @ 7:34am
Sep 25, 2021
 Very overgrown. Very dry and loose. Would be fun with a little maintenance. Does make you feel like your in the back-country.
Jul 22, 2017 @ 3:26pm
Jul 22, 2017
 Very loose and about 30% rideable
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on Mar 13, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.53 (7 votes)
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        Directions to east-end trailhead (33.664850, -111.800130)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About East End

        ▼ Where is East End located?
        East End is located in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.66485, -111.80013.
        ▼ How hard is East End?
        East End is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 13.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for East End?
        East End has 1,014 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,587 ft to 3,598 ft.
        ▼ Is East End a point to point trail?
        East End is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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