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Deem Hills Ridge Loop

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  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. Deem Hills Recreation Area
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5.2 Miles 8.3 Kilometers


95%

Singletrack

839' 256 m

Ascent

-839' -256 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

2,019' 615 m

High

1,488' 453 m

Low

Shared By B. Miner

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“An excellent ridge ride with 360 views of north Phoenix.”

— B. Miner
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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

Land Manager: City of Phoenix - Trails and Desert Preserves

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Mar 23, 2018
Brandon Strobeck
Mar 18, 2018
Aaron Urquidez
Jan 22, 2018
Charles Thomas
1st time at deems
Nov 20, 2017
Andrew Davis
Jun 18, 2017
Megan Kapral
May 26, 2017
Tim Mathis
Apr 30, 2017
Kevin Halucha
Mar 10, 2016
Todd Snyder

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Stewarded by Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 4 votes

#1

in Deem Hills Recreation Area

#2755

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in Arizona

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Cruise around Deems
Cruise around Deems
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Ridgeline outlook
Ridgeline outlook
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Enjoy a beautiful view at the top of the Ridgeline Trail.
Enjoy a beautiful view at the top of the Ridgel…
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Getting ready to head downhill. The mountain in the distance are a part of the Sonoran Figure 8
Getting ready to head downhill. The mountain in…
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Rain brews over the valley from the trail.
Rain brews over the valley from the trail.
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