Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate)

Scottsdale · Arizona

2.1 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

23 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Clear
98°
73°
98°
13 mph
Gust16 mph
5:16 AM
7:37 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

4% top-layer soil moisture74°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly rideable, but windier periods could make exposed sections feel less comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 99°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate) is a 2.1-mile mountain bike trail near Scottsdale, Arizona. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 23 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 Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate) as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Where is Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate)?

Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate) 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 Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate)?

Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate) is 2.1 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 23 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate)?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 99°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate)?

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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