Malpais Trail
Scottsdale · Arizona
1.5 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
16 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
1.5 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
16 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Conditions
Mostly SunnyNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Friday
a high near 101°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Malpais Trail is a 1.5-mile mountain bike trail near Scottsdale, Arizona. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 16 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Scottsdale rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Scottsdale.
Mountain Biking in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a prime Sonoran Desert riding area, with McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Browns Ranch, Tom Thumb, and fast rocky singletrack under wide-open desert views. Use Malpais Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Where is Malpais Trail?
Malpais Trail is a mountain bike trail near Scottsdale, Arizona. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Malpais Trail?
Malpais Trail is 1.5 miles long, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 16 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Malpais Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 101°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Malpais Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Scottsdale include Coyote Canyon Trail, Stagecoach North, Old Camp Trail, Hawknest Trail, El Diablo North. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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