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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Weather outlook

Cloudy
61°
53°
71°
15 mph
Gust25 mph
6:57 AM
5:25 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

0.02 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours20% top-layer soil moisture

A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.

Forecast window

Sunday

a high near 64°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

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. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 23 min.

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 is the weather outlook for Upper Ranch Trail (Moderate)?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

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

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Scottsdale include Feldspar Trail, Tom's Thumb Trail, Renegade Trail, Gooseneck Trail, Brown's Mountain Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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