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2.3 miles
Distance
354 ft
Climb
-75 ft
Descent
00:17:59
Avg time
279 ft
Altitude change
1,346 ft
Altitude min
1,625 ft
Altitude max
1,346 ft
Altitude start
1,624 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,801 ft
Distance down
1,483 ft
Distance flat
00:17:59
Avg time
Max Delta Details
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Riding AreaSouth Mountain Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 30, 2026
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Directions to max-delta trailhead
(33.353870, -112.074030)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Max Delta
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Where is Max Delta located?
Max Delta 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 33.35387, -112.07403.
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How hard is Max Delta?
Max Delta is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Max Delta?
Max Delta has 354 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,346 ft to 1,625 ft.
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Is Max Delta a point to point trail?
Max Delta is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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