Hawes Trail

Hawes Trail is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Arizona, set on land managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The trail is about 1.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 233 feet, and it starts at roughly 1,465 feet, rising to a high point of about 1,558 feet before returning to the starting level. The climb is steepest near the beginning, with a grade of about 6 percent at 0.07 miles. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at E Mesa show March highs around 77°F and November highs around 77°F, while June and July average in the mid-100s. The trail sits close to several other routes and hikes. The Hawes and Ridge hikes and the Roadrunner Trail are all about 0.1 mile away, and the Saguaro hike is about half a mile off.