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Parker Canyon Lake Perimeter (pclp) Mountain Bike Trail
Sierra Vista, Arizona
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
4 trail reviews |
| Status: |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #2172 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 7 | Wishlist: 7 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.98 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 43min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +439/-425 ft (based on partial GPS data) |
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Description: Tight technical trail that traces the Parker Canyon Lake shore. I reccomend riding this trail counter-clockwise (heading north from the starting point near the store), this will allow you to have a good cool down on the smooth section at the end. Trail is filled with mostly rocky obstacles to clear and a few roots and fallen trees! Very fun ride!! Area is full of all kinds of wildlife including a chance to catch a rare glimpse of the Bald Eagle in it's natural habitat! Don't forget to stop by M&M Bikes in Sierra Vista and stock up on some extra tubes for the ride.
Description: Tight technical trail that traces the Parker Canyon Lake shore. I reccomend riding this trail counter-clockwise (heading north from the starting point near the store), this will allow you to have a good cool down on the smooth section at the end. Trail is filled with mostly rocky obstacles to clear and a few roots and fallen trees! Very fun ride!! Area is full of all kinds of wildlife including a chance to catch a rare glimpse of the Bald Eagle in it's natural habitat! Don't forget to stop by M&M Bikes in Sierra Vista and stock up on some extra tubes for the ride.
added on June 27, 2005 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by abegold on June 13, 2011
Fishermen everywhere so you'll have to keep the chattter to a minimum. The dam crossing wasn't obvious, wet when there. A rare local to ride around water where you can swim and camp for AZ.
Similar Trail: The many trails on the Huachucas, nearby AZ Trail. Scotia Canyon was very rocky.
reviewed by Melt on November 13, 2008
After recently leaving Germany, where trails are user-friendly for hikers and bikers alike, I was a bit disappointed in this mountain goat trail, complete with swamp section and snake-in-the-grass. The road to the lake was also rough and narrow, though I heard it was previously dirt. We did encounter some quail, and the scenery is nice, but overall the lake is for fishing and boating.
reviewed by jawhaley on April 6, 2008
Definitely felt like an outsider with so many people fishing at various points along the trail, which was often positioned right off the lakes edge. Beautiful scenary and romantic benches along the way, but better used via a hike rather than a mountain bike. At times fishing gear was on the trail and we had to use caution not to kick rocks at peaceful fishermen. As an amateur, often had to walk bike up rocky bluffs on the lakes edge.
* Review edited 4/6/2008
reviewed by hurdaddy on October 10, 2005
Awesome singletrack, challenging rocky sections, and breathtaking views oh my!!!
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