Arizona · Mountain biking

Renegade Trail

2.1 mi
round trip
487 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

Renegade Trail is a 2.11-mile out-and-back mountain biking route on State Trust Land in Arizona, managed by the State Department of Land. It's a short, easy ride that makes a great introduction to desert singletrack, with a smooth, well-maintained trail that flows through classic Sonoran terrain. The trail is a green circle, so you ride the same path back the way you came. The total round-trip distance is about 4.2 miles, with a total climb of 487 feet and a steepest grade of about 4% at roughly 0.7 miles in. The route is rated easy, and the manageable climbs and descents let riders build confidence while enjoying the desert landscape. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Carefree weather station show March highs around 74°F and November highs around 73°F, while June and July average in the low 100s. Several hiking trails sit close by, including High Desert Trail at 0.3 miles and Desperado Trail at 0.4 miles. Climbers can head to Mogul Wall, about 1.2 miles away, and Riverside Campground is about 9.4 miles off for an overnight stay.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Renegade Trail

    Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      65° / 42°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      67° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      74° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      82° / 53°

      2 wet

    5. May

      91° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 70°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 76°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      102° / 76°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 70°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      86° / 60°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      73° / 49°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      64° / 41°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carefree, AZ, 5.4 mi away at 2,530 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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