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3,990 ft
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-85 ft
Descent
00:12:49
Avg time
71 ft
Altitude change
1,683 ft
Altitude min
1,805 ft
Altitude max
1,685 ft
Altitude start
1,755 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
34.9%
Grade min
2,264 ft
Distance climb
1,453 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:12:49
Avg time
Twisted Sister (Upper) Details
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Riding AreaHawes
Mesa, Arizona -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerTonto National Forest
Contouring singletrack with some exposure and a few technical rock moves. Watch those pedal strikes!
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- 10 miles average
6 Months
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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(33.512920, -111.663930)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted Sister (Upper)
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Where is Twisted Sister (Upper) located?
Twisted Sister (Upper) is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.51292, -111.66393.
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How hard is Twisted Sister (Upper)?
Twisted Sister (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Twisted Sister (Upper)?
Twisted Sister (Upper) has 48 m of elevation gain. The trail has 26 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 513 m to 550 m.
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Is Twisted Sister (Upper) a point to point trail?
Twisted Sister (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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