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4,793 ft
Distance
257 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:11:38
Avg time
254 ft
Altitude change
1,486 ft
Altitude min
1,743 ft
Altitude max
1,490 ft
Altitude start
1,742 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
4,334 ft
Distance climb
98 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:11:38
Avg time
Twisted Sister (Lower) Details
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Riding AreaHawes
Mesa, Arizona -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (4 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, DJ
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerTonto National Forest
Intermediate climb to access Big Sister. Probably more difficult physically than technically, but does have a couple short steep sections that I have seen some riders walk. Uphill primary, ride as part of a counterclockwise loop with Big Sister.
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From west end of Wild Horse, or straight off the highway from Bush Hwy Access.
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- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Directions to twisted-sister-lower trailhead
(33.521940, -111.659010)
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- Wild Horse / Twisted Sister Staging Area 2,169 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted Sister (Lower)
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Where is Twisted Sister (Lower) located?
Twisted Sister (Lower) is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.52194, -111.65901.
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How hard is Twisted Sister (Lower)?
Twisted Sister (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Twisted Sister (Lower)?
Twisted Sister (Lower) has 257 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,486 ft to 1,743 ft.
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Is Twisted Sister (Lower) a point to point trail?
Twisted Sister (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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