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3,373 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-197 ft
Descent
00:13:58
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
1,571 ft
Altitude min
1,734 ft
Altitude max
1,734 ft
Altitude start
1,604 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-26.3%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
2,008 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:13:58
Avg time

Saddle (North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2490 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110917 in Trail Running
    • #106965 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

Very steep section with rutted trail. Not recommended to do this trail from the Saguaro connection / north. Taking it south from ridge will allow you to pick up some nice speed, but watch for washes, as always.

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    Land Manager
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/Phoenix)
Apr 5, 2026
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Rock armoring.
Mar 17, 2026 @ 12:07pm (America/Phoenix)
Mar 17, 2026
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Tread repair, rock work.
Jan 20, 2026 @ 12:30pm (America/Phoenix)
Jan 20, 2026
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Tread repair.
Dec 30, 2025 @ 8:54am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 30, 2025
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Brushing trail.
Dec 27, 2025 @ 12:03pm (America/Phoenix)
Dec 27, 2025
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Brushing trail.
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Avg: 4.05 (31 votes)
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        Directions to saddle-north trailhead (33.504520, -111.665080)

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        Hawes! The Best Short Loop Near Phoenix?
        14:58 | 896 | Nov 25, 2018 , Mesa
        Mountain Biking In Arizona! // Hawes // CBYR
        8:36 | 594 | Sep 24, 2018 , Mesa

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        Hawes Classic CCW
        ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 1,254 ft • 7 • Loop •
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        Hawes 10 Mile Loop
        ★ 3.8 • 11 miles • 1,137 ft • 14 • Loop •
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        Hawes
        ★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,557 ft • 17 •
        This was recommended by a user on MTBR. Great ride

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Saddle (North)

        ▼ Where is Saddle (North) located?
        Saddle (North) is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.50452, -111.66508.
        ▼ How hard is Saddle (North)?
        Saddle (North) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saddle (North)?
        Saddle (North) has 21 m of elevation gain. The trail has 60 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 479 m to 528 m.
        ▼ Is Saddle (North) a point to point trail?
        Saddle (North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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