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One of the best views in the entire Preserve at the top of this mountain.


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Map Key

1.8

Miles

2.9

KM

Singletrack

2,110' 643 m

High

1,812' 552 m

Low

278' 85 m

Up

329' 100 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

Ridgeback Trail takes you up and down one of the biggest mountains in the Sonoran Preserve. The view from the top is incredible and the downhill is a blast.

Ridgeback features some steep sections and a tough little climb. There is an option at the top to skip the overlook (going up to the overlook is the way shown on the map) however it's really not worth taking as you are literally so close to the top and the great view that it would be a waste of a climb to take it.

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Pierre Munger

Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 12 votes

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  4.6 from 12 votes
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Trail Rankings

#69

in Arizona

#1,683

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Enjoy gorgeous views of the Sonoran Desert (and the parking lot) from the top of the Ridgeback Trail.
Feb 11, 2017 near Cave Creek, AZ
Phoenix Sonoran Preserve | Ringing in the new year on Ocotillo, Sidewinder, Ridgeback | 01/01/2020
Jan 4, 2020 near Cave Creek, AZ
Descent from the top- on Ridgeback Trail
Jan 10, 2015 near Cave Creek, AZ
Cresting the hill on the Ridgeback Trail.
Nov 30, 2021 near Cave Creek, AZ
Great trip! It wasn't the best I've ever done (Sedona is), but it's a fun trail and GORGEOUS views
Feb 24, 2022 near Cave Creek, AZ
The top of Ridgeback Trail offers beautiful views.
May 11, 2017 near Cave Creek, AZ
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