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Hawes Loop Mountain Bike Trail
Mesa, Arizona
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
10 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 4/8/09 by TMWJR777 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 12 miles | Global Rank: #32 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Other |
| Ridden: 45 | Wishlist: 35 |
| Avg. Speed: 4 mph | Avg. Time: 2hr 0min |
Directions:
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Getting to Hawes is very easy. Take the US 60 East to Power Rd. Drive Northbound on Power Rd until you get to McDowell Rd. On the Southeast corner of Power and McDowell, there is an Albertson's shopping center. Park here to begin the ride. Ride your bike Eastbound on McDowell Rd for about 2 miles. You will then come to the Hawes Rd intersection, turn left and ride for another 1.3 miles to get to the trailhead. The 3.3 miles from the shopping center is all paved and is all up hill. This is a great warm up and gets the blood pumping before you begin the single-track, Hawes Rd. dead ends at the trailhead. Simply keep riding straight on ahead to access the trail.
Description: Like South Mountain, this trail overlooks the city and every view is spectacular. Looking to the west, the vast city of Phoenix and to the East the beautiful McDowell Mountains. To the North you see Red Mountain and the Salt River. Since the trail is almost all down hill, be sure to stop and look at what you are riding in. The beauty of Arizona is at its peak. Since the trail is primarily down hill on loose disintegrating granite, make sure your brake pads are in good condition, you will use them a lot. After the 5 mile trail ride, which ends on Power Rd, simply ride the road back to the car parked at the shopping center. If you consider yourself a skilled rider and would like a challenge, ride Hawes in the reverse order as described above. You will have to be a good rider in strong physical condition to master the trail ahead. An intermediate to skilled rider should allow 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. Take plenty of water and an extra tube. The desertscape can cause a flat in no time.
added in 2003 by guest
Getting to Hawes is very easy. Take the US 60 East to Power Rd. Drive Northbound on Power Rd until you get to McDowell Rd. On the Southeast corner of Power and McDowell, there is an Albertson's shopping center. Park here to begin the ride. Ride your bike Eastbound on McDowell Rd for about 2 miles. You will then come to the Hawes Rd intersection, turn left and ride for another 1.3 miles to get to the trailhead. The 3.3 miles from the shopping center is all paved and is all up hill. This is a great warm up and gets the blood pumping before you begin the single-track, Hawes Rd. dead ends at the trailhead. Simply keep riding straight on ahead to access the trail.
Description: Like South Mountain, this trail overlooks the city and every view is spectacular. Looking to the west, the vast city of Phoenix and to the East the beautiful McDowell Mountains. To the North you see Red Mountain and the Salt River. Since the trail is almost all down hill, be sure to stop and look at what you are riding in. The beauty of Arizona is at its peak. Since the trail is primarily down hill on loose disintegrating granite, make sure your brake pads are in good condition, you will use them a lot. After the 5 mile trail ride, which ends on Power Rd, simply ride the road back to the car parked at the shopping center. If you consider yourself a skilled rider and would like a challenge, ride Hawes in the reverse order as described above. You will have to be a good rider in strong physical condition to master the trail ahead. An intermediate to skilled rider should allow 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. Take plenty of water and an extra tube. The desertscape can cause a flat in no time.
added in 2003 by guest 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Templeton/ Baldwin Loop in Sedona
Groom Creek Loop in Prescott
McDowell Mountain Park in Phoenix
NEARBY TRAILS
- Usery Mountain Park in Mesa (4.2 miles away)
- McDowell Mountain Park in Phoenix (14 miles away)
- Papago Park Area in Tempe (14.7 miles away)
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by AK_Dan on February 2, 2010
A lot of fun. There is a whole trail network at the west end of the Hawes tr that really should have its own description here, maybe later- Climbing up the Hawes from the highway and then turning north on the Saddleback tr gives you a few different options for coming back down. The Ridge tr was a blast! I rode for a mile or so out the Twisted Sister before turning around, great trail but not for those afraid of heights or exposure. Expect some climbing and at least a couple technical spots on all these trails.
reviewed by Mclayton200 on December 15, 2009
Most of tijme, I HIKE these loops, using the map found in FAT TIRE TALES AND TRAILS from Cosmic Ray of Flagstaff. Many of my friends BIKE the same trails, but end of walking the trickier parts. Winter mostly, as it is Arizona Desert Region, lots of cactus, and some old mine tailings, and nasty washes, plus rattlesnakes in hot weather, sometimes warm weather also but they give lots of noisy warning to hikers. Bikers who ditch when they hear one often wish they stayed on the bike...
reviewed by brian907 on November 13, 2009
Awesome ride, but I can only comment on my single experience here. If you're trying to find this trailhead, put in E. Teton Circle and choose the most west result. As you go uphill on 48th You'll go through two roundabouts. After the second there's a sign that says HAWES TRAIL LOOP. As you're looking at the sing there's a fence. Take the trail that parallels it up the hillside. You'll probably need to push like I did and wonder if the whole trail is this lame. It's not...very very cool once you get some elevation and start traversing and down to the left. There's a lot of kitty litter loose sand and if you like rock-hard tire pressure like I do on rocks you might want to let some out. I went downhill and interconnected to trail 51? 52? Saguaro and saddle. there's a lot of of interconnected trails and options. Overall I found it a little loose, but windy, rolly and fun. The scenery is great and most of the trails seemed to be on the border of streets so you never feel like you might get stranded in the middle of nowhere. I was there on a Saturday, rode two hours, 78 degrees, and only passed one person...probably lucky...
Similar Trail: national if you're into technical rock hopping, mormon less technical, and trail 100 for more long distance/mixed bag options.
reviewed by tysande on October 16, 2009
Great trail! Better to go when there are clouds or in the winter months. Many trails to chose from. It's a bit confusing which one is Hawes for noobs. There is dirt lot parking right next to one of the trail entrances. Travel north on Power past Safeway, pass canal and park on left. Trail is on east side of road and 100 ft north of parking.
reviewed by TMWJR777 on April 8, 2009
Best ride in Phoenix Metro area.
Similar Trail: Hmmm.....maybe National Trail on South Mtn.
reviewed by Feltrider on October 3, 2008
Amazing ride There are trails to fit everyone although I would recommend intemediate and above. Several trails are appropriate for experts (Mine trail). Beautiful views, technical singletrack, challenging climbs, sweet downhill. This trail system has it all! Bring plenty of water and a map would be advisable for newbies.
reviewed by chrevans on June 7, 2008
really good trail. takes a long time to get up but once you hit the downhill areas its an amazing ride. much better than i expected.
reviewed by indyjdhjr on June 4, 2005
The photo above is of Red Mountain near the river and Hawes trail. What a pristine area to ride. Caution...trail is narrow and you can leave it in a hurry. All varieties of Cactii reach out onto the trail and lay claim to it's space, can be painful...bring tweezers. Ride & Rock!
* Review edited 2/22/2008
Similar Trail: Pemberton in the McDowells
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