Watershed Trail

Scottsdale · Arizona

0.8 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

8 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Mostly Sunny
98°
74°
100°
23 mph
Gust35 mph
5:28 AM
7:38 PM
Damp

0.2" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

0.24 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours6% top-layer soil moisture

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

Best Window This Week

Monday

a high near 96°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 31% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

A flat, flowy, and easy singletrack trail in the northern region of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, ideal for beginners.

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 Watershed 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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Where is Watershed Trail?

Watershed 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 Watershed Trail?

Watershed Trail is 0.8 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 8 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Watershed Trail?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 96°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 31% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Watershed 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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