Saddle trail is an intermediate mountain biking trail that connects to the greater Hawes trail network. The trail is 1.5-2mi long and it offers beautiful views of the neighboring Salt River and Red Mountain Area.

To get to the Saddle trail, start at the parking area and follow the trail for 0.3mi to the start of Hawes Pig trail, which will be marked by signs. The Hawes Pig trail is 1mi of beginner-intermediate riding on rocky singletrack with some slight exposure. It begins with some fast descending sections.

Once at the end of the Hawes Pig trail there a couple options to get to the Saddle trail:

Option 1) Turn left at the end of Hawes Pig trail and connect to the greater Hawes trail network which will soon connect to the intermediate Upper Ridge trail. The Upper Ridge trail is full of fun descents and offers easy climbing access to other trails. Once you come accross the fork in the Upper Ridge trail, you have hit the Saddle trail. Continue left to stay on Saddle.

Option 2) Turn right at the end of Hawes pig trail and connect to Lower Hawes, a 0.3mi intermediate trail with lots of flow and easy access to other trails. At the end of Lower Hawes, turn left at the sign marking out Hawes trail. Hawes trail is very fast with a lot of berms and loose desert singletrack. After a mile or so there will be a sign on the left marking the start to the full Saddle trail.

At popular riding times, other mountain bikers will likely be on the trail by themselves or in larger groups. Hikers also use the trail system, so be cautious.