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1.6 miles
Distance
-979 ft
Descent
00:16:40
Avg time
-981 ft
Altitude change
1,315 ft
Altitude min
2,296 ft
Altitude max
2,296 ft
Altitude start
1,316 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-54.8%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:16:40
Avg time
Lost Ranch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Mountain Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona -
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 20 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
Do you like to cheat death when you ride? If so, this trail is for YOU!! Steep, loose, narrow, rocky and high penalty for failure await.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 12 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 34 rides
- Last: May 26, 2026
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Directions to lost-ranch trailhead
(33.318460, -112.112830)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Ranch
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Where is Lost Ranch located?
Lost Ranch 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 33.31846, -112.11283.
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How hard is Lost Ranch?
Lost Ranch is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Lost Ranch?
The trail has 979 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,315 ft to 2,296 ft.
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Is Lost Ranch a point to point trail?
Lost Ranch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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