Review: I am new to the area, actually this is my backyard too, I was just wondering if anyone here would like to show me around this trail, by the way I am a newbie, on a single speed

Review: I am new to the area, actually this is my backyard too, I was just wondering if anyone here would like to show me around this trail, by the way I am a newbie, on a single speed

Review: I was unable to find the trailhead. It appears Urban Sprawl may have swallowed it. Has anyone rode this since 2/25/2013?

Review: I have ridden the Hawes Trail network for the past 12 years, as it is practically in my back yard. Some of the most difficult, exciting and scenic riding in the State. I can ride 7 days a week out there and do a different ride every day. My favorite is down the small access trail between Power Rd. and the Canal. Then up the Hawes (AKA The Pig), left at "the tree", up the Mine Loop, over to Twisted Sister (aka Big Rock), down to the "Horse Trail over to Ellsworth Rd, turn around and go back. From my house in Las Sendas out and back it's about 19 miles. Hard work, but great fun!

Similar Trail: Any Hawes Trails.

Review: I think I might have been on the wrong trail. It was easy enough to find the Hawes Trail sign, but the trail was super narrow and uber steep. I don't think I should have needed to get off and walk my bike that much. Because from the photos, it looks reasonably flat.

Review: 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.

Review: 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...

Review: 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.

Review: 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.

Review: Best ride in Phoenix Metro area.

Similar Trail: Hmmm.....maybe National Trail on South Mtn.

Review: beginners

Review: 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.

Review: 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.

Review: Great singletrack loops.

Review: 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

Review: A friend introduced me to these trails last week and I love it. Its for riders of intermediate abaility. Nothing too hard. Its got some twists and curves, and some ups and downs - kind of like a roller coaster ride. Its very scenic though. You've got red mountain (or whatever its called), plus the salt river, plus hills and lots of cactus (saguaro, red barrel, cholla, etc) and other vegetation. The uphills are short, and not too steep. You can go slow and take in the scenery, or challenge yourself and ride a bit faster. Its my favourite trail next to McDowell mountain ranch in fountain hills.

Similar Trail: McDowell mountain ranch in fountain hills

Review: I have been riding this trail for the past 3 weeks. I really enjoy the ride. It is mostly down hill and some areas are technical. I recomend this trail for sure.

Review: Many more trails than described above are out there to find. Look on other web sites (www.endersmedia.com/mt-biking.html click Mountain Biking on left) to see a map of the area. You can easily spend several hours out in the desert before comming out on either Power Rd. on the West, Bush Highway to the North, Usery Pass to the East, and Hawes\McDowell area on the South. Look for Mine Trail, several old mine entrances are still located on this trail. Head East from this area (Before descending down to Bush Highway) and enjoy a several mile technical ride up into the desert until finally comming out at "The Pit" (The PIT was dug out years ago as a firing range but guns no longer allowed, it's cool but beware as you streak into the open, lots of shells still there). Head straight out the other side, Usery Pass Rd. is a couple hundred feet more. Head either South up the pavement a few miles to McDowell then West back to Power, or, start off South down to Bush Highway, go left and take the pavement all through the river area until finally making the trek up the hill to Power. FYI... Bush Highway turns into Power Rd. as it changes from East\West to North\South direction. I ride these trails every week and am still finding new trails with great views. You can spend most of the day out here if you include the pavement riding by the river, which I recommend if you are new to the area, so bring lots of water, cell phone, energy bars, TUBES! Some of the trails are quite technical for a beginner but still lots of fun. The aerobic level all depends on which trails you ride in what direction. Best riding in the East Valley by far. South Mountain good also but I enjoy Hawes much more since I can ride it straight from my house and back. The trailhead at the end of Hawes is being pushed back more and more by developers but don't let that stop you, it's still there, just a little more pavement before you start. Actually the construction foreman currently tearing up Hawes Rd. has been quite friendly. The road is technically closed at this time, except to local traffic, but all he ever says is "Watch out for the big trucks so they don't flatten you". Be courtious and stay out of the way and you should have no problems, Enjoy.

Review: Do not go here if you do not have some skill. This is very dangerous if you do not poses the technical skills needed and you can get hurt quickly. I can see this trail causing the need for and airlift to the nearest hospital.