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2.5 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-1,119 ft
Descent
00:28:00
Avg time
-1,086 ft
Altitude change
1,336 ft
Altitude min
2,431 ft
Altitude max
2,431 ft
Altitude start
1,345 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-55.5%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
902 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,112 ft
Distance flat
00:28:00
Avg time

Holbert Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #48398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32049 in E-Biking
    • #99740 in Trail Running
    • #82484 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Skinny, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

Holbert is a very technical steep trail full of boulders/drops/switchbacks and is not for the faint of heart. It is OTB central for inexperienced riders (OTB=Over The Bars crash)

Lower Holbert was rerouted in late 2023 as part of the Activity Complex reconstruction occurring in 2024/25. Map currently reflects new temporary trailhead and path to take around the fencing.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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        Directions to holbert trailhead (33.338520, -112.052400)

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        youtuber New Bike, New Trails, New Friends | Holbert...
        8:52 | 849 | Mar 26, 2022 , Phoenix
        youtuber Stufferoni, the South Mountain treat |...
        18:17 | 2283 | Mar 9, 2018 , Phoenix
        Holbert/Geronimo
        19:22 | 216 | Jul 11, 2023 , Phoenix
        youtuber Getting out BOSSed on Holbert, the most...
        17:48 | 263 | Aug 24, 2022 , Phoenix

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        8
        Holbert via West National from Buena Vista
        3 miles • 101 ft • 2 • Shuttled •
        This is the way to via West from the parking lot. It can also be accessed from the road.
        5
        Holbert Trail
        5 miles • 1,114 ft • 2 • Out & Back •

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Holbert

        ▼ Where is Holbert located?
        Holbert 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 33.33852, -112.0524.
        ▼ How hard is Holbert?
        Holbert is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Holbert?
        Holbert has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,336 ft to 2,431 ft.
        ▼ Is Holbert a point to point trail?
        Yes, Holbert is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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