Quartz Trail
Scottsdale · Arizona
4.9 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
54 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
4.9 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
54 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo 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
Sunday
a high near 98°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance, winds near 16 mph
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
A multi-use singletrack trail in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve, featuring rocky terrain, sandy washes, and scenic desert views.
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 Quartz 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
Technical Rating
Blue Square
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Quartz Trail FAQ
Where is Quartz Trail?
Quartz 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 Quartz Trail?
Quartz Trail is 4.9 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 54 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Quartz Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 98°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance, winds near 16 mph.
What other mountain bike trails are near Quartz 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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