Hawes Loop

Closest Major City: Mesa

Distance: 13.00 miles (20.92 KM)

Description:
The Roller Coaster is the section you ride after the start of the 2nd trail. Very fast and lots of whoop de doos. Can get a lot of speed here so be careful. Large jump in middle of Roller Coaster. Beginning of trail is a small downhill with lots of rocks. After this you have some small climbs and short descents. When you get to Bush Hwy. you will want to ride South past the Central Arizona Canal to the second power pole. This is where the 2nd trail begins. At the end of the 2nd trail you will be in the middle of Red Mountain Ranch. Ride South to Indian School Rd. Then North to Bush Hwy. South again on Bush Hwy. to where you parked.

Directions to the trail:
Start at Bush Hwy. and McDowell Rd. Ride North on McDowell Rd. to Hawes Rd. Ride North on Hawes Rd. to the main trailhead. Go West on the trail to Bush Hwy. South on Bush Hwy. to 2nd trail. West on 2nd trail to Red Mountain Ranch. Ride Indian School Rd. back to Parking.