Bursera Trail

Phoenix · Arizona

3.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

36 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Clear
92°
89°
108°
15 mph
Gust21 mph
5:18 AM
7:38 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

3% top-layer soil moisture109°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 108°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

A steep, challenging singletrack trail in South Mountain Park featuring tight switchbacks, rocky climbs, and scenic ridgeline views.

Mountain Biking in Phoenix

Phoenix offers year-round desert mountain biking, with rocky Sonoran terrain, long technical loops, and famous riding zones like South Mountain and the Hawes system. Use Bursera Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Dirt

Surface Quality

Moderate Rocks

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

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Bursera Trail FAQ

Where is Bursera Trail?

Bursera Trail is a mountain bike trail near Phoenix, Arizona. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Bursera Trail?

Bursera Trail is 3.3 miles long, rated black diamond, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 36 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Bursera Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 108°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Bursera Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Phoenix include #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail, Trail 100B, Big Butte Loop, Double Butte Loop, Double Butte Loop. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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