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1.4 miles
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:07:22
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
2,733 ft
Altitude min
2,798 ft
Altitude max
2,788 ft
Altitude start
2,734 ft
Altitude end
-12.133%
Grade max
39.703%
Grade min
1,951 ft
Distance climb
4,060 ft
Distance down
1,395 ft
Distance flat
00:07:22
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Maverick Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #4408 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90861 in Trail Running
    • #117222 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Fast and fairly smooth singletrack featuring lots of turns and numerous whoop-de-doos. No sustained climbs or descents. A few rocky and sandy sections, but completely rideable.

Access Info

Well-signed entrance off Brown's Ranch Road or Watershed Trail. Connector trail access from Cholla Mtn Loop Trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 119 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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        Directions to maverick-trail trailhead (33.772800, -111.825480)

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        Sep 26, 2017 @ 10:24pm
        Sep 26, 2017

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Maverick Trail

        ▼ Where is Maverick Trail located?
        Maverick Trail is located in Brown's Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Brown's Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.7728, -111.82548.
        ▼ How hard is Maverick Trail?
        Maverick Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maverick Trail?
        Maverick Trail has 19 m of elevation gain. The trail has 35 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 833 m to 853 m.
        ▼ Is Maverick Trail a point to point trail?
        Maverick Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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