Hawe's Loop - Hike and Mountain Bike near Mesa, Arizona
11780 N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215, USA,Mesa,Arizona
33.5058479, -111.6841791
10.6 miles NE of Mesa, Arizona
Address: 11780 N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215, USA
GPS: 33°30'21.1"N 111°41'3.0"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 11.20 miles
MTB Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Type: Loop
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack
Trails/Routes: 7.5 mi

Hike and Mountain Bike

Most of the trails in the Phoenix metropolitan area were originally built by mountain bikers, and the Hawe's loop trail system and trail are no exeptions. This trail features fantastic singletrack that twists and turns for miles. Be warned, as this trail is in the desert and features many desert hazards such as heat and dangerous desert creatures. The trail is well maintained, but there are plenty of cacti next to the trail as it twists and turns that won't play nice with your feet or legs if you ride too close.

Hawes loop is one of the less rocky trails in the area, so this is a great place for riders looking for speed and flow, or looking for an endurance ride with multiple laps, and with beautiful views of nearby Red (McDowell) mountain, Salt River, and the desert scenery it will be hard to only ride around once!

The trail is full of loose desert rocks and dirt and is mostly downhill, so prepare for a lot of loose braking. If the same loop is ridden in reverse it is a lung-busting endurance ride with lots of climbing.

There are a couple different options to get to the Hawe's loop trail:

1) Park behing the Walgreens at the intersection of N Power Rd and E Thomas Rd. From there, pedal across N Power Rd just past the canal and access road. Just before the Las Sendas sign, the Fenceline Trail turns left behind the houses. This trail is 1.1mi of beginner singletrack that can often be ridden at high speeds. There may be riders traveling the other way doing the same, so be aware of others. Once the trail intersects with Hawe's trail (a separate black diamond ride), keep left to stay on Hawe's loop. The trail will fork again after 0.3mi and the official loop continues to the right.

2) Park at the Canal lot further North on N Bush Hwy, ride 0.3mi along the road, and enter the Hawe's loop via the signs. This option cuts off the 1.1mi of the Fenceline trail both ways.

For both options, there is a shortcut about 1/3 of the way through the loop. Shortly after the Hawe's loop connects with the Upper Ridge trail, there will be a left-hand turn that will cut off a medium-sized additional loop. So take the left turn if a slightly shorter ride is desired.

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Mesa, Arizona

  1. Head north on N Center St toward W Main St (1.4 mi)
  2. Turn left onto W Brown Rd (0.5 mi)
  3. Turn right onto N Country Club Dr (1.4 mi)
  4. Turn right to merge onto AZ-202 Loop E (9.4 mi)
  5. Take exit 23A for Power Rd (0.5 mi)
  6. Turn left onto N Power Rd (1.9 mi)
  7. Continue onto N Bush Hwy (0.2 mi)
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Mesa, Arizona Best Mountain Bike Trails: Hawes Mou by AdventureBicycle
Hawes Trail Mesa Arizona Mountain Biking by Jeff QB Hawes trail loop MTB by cw50must

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Distance ?

7.5 miles

Real Ascent ?

1,072 feet

Real Descent ?

1,079 feet

Grade (-17° to 11°)

-31% to 20%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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