Deem Hills Ridge Loop

2.6 ( 8 )

Trail

5.2 mile 8.3 kilometer loop
95% Singletrack
Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 839' 256 m
Descent: -839' -256 m
High: 2,019' 615 m
Low: 1,488' 453 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 6% (4°)
Max Grade: 21% (12°)

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Overview

This network of trails is a great ride in north Phoenix. It has some cool vantage points, and is mostly intermediate in difficulty. There are a few sections requiring a high level of balance and skill due to the many rocks present and steep, sharp turns.

Description

From the eastern parking lot of Deem Hills park, ride up the "water tower" road to Palisade Trail. Climb to the intersection of the upper trails and access Ridgeline Trail, which is the steepest and most technical trail in the park. After Ridgeline Trail, head back up Basalt Trail to Palisade Trail and cruise back down. The views are great, and the trail is fast with some areas of technical turns and switchbacks.

History & Background

Very few people are ever out here!

Contacts

Local Club: Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association

Nov 24, 2015: 2015 C4 Race Was Amazing

Dec 17, 2014: Desert Foothills Land Trust Modified Trail Hours

Nov 12, 2014: Cave Creek Cactus Classic Results & Photos

Land Manager: City of Phoenix - Trails and Desert Preserves

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May 20, 2019

Sean Terrillion

5.8mi — 1h 03m

Mar 23, 2018

Brandon Strobeck

Mar 18, 2018

Jan 22, 2018

1st time at deems

Nov 20, 2017

Jun 18, 2017

May 26, 2017

Tim Mathis

Apr 30, 2017

Mar 10, 2016

Oct 12, 2015

John Hook

Trail Ratings

2.6 from 8 votes

#1

in Deem Hills Recreation Area

#3193

Overall

2.6 from 8 votes

5 Star		13%
4 Star		13%
3 Star		13%
2 Star		50%
1 Star		13%

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#1

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#124

in Arizona

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Cruise around Deems

Apr 2, 2018 near Anthem, AZ

Ridgeline outlook

Dec 7, 2014 near Anthem, AZ

Enjoy a beautiful view at the top of the Ridgeline Trail.

May 15, 2017 near Anthem, AZ

Getting ready to head downhill. The mountain in the distance are a part of the Sonoran Figure 8

Jun 16, 2014 near Anthem, AZ

Rain brews over the valley from the trail.

Mar 18, 2017 near Anthem, AZ

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