Turpentine Trail
Scottsdale · Arizona
2.0 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
22 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
2.0 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
22 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Best Window This Week
Thursday
a high near 90°F, 0.05 in expected rain, 34% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
A scenic, non-technical singletrack trail in the northern region of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, winding through desert washes with gentle grades.
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 Turpentine 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
Green Circle
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Turpentine Trail FAQ
Where is Turpentine Trail?
Turpentine 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 Turpentine Trail?
Turpentine Trail is 2.0 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 22 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Turpentine Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 90°F, 0.05 in expected rain, 34% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Turpentine 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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