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4 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 22 miles | Global Rank: #1122 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 25 | Wishlist: 11 |
| 2 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +1,200 // -1,300 feet |
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Description
This is desert highlands and a beautiful part of the Sonoran Desert. (not much left with all the development) There are some jeep trails here and this area is also used by ATV and dirt bikes. Most of them stay off the singletrack.
From the parking area I head northeast and follow the powerlines along a jeep trail for a mile or so. It\'s a good warm up before you hit the singletrack. You\'ll see singletrack trails branching off of this jeep trail on the right that head out to several rock outcroppings in the distance. As you head toward these you will cross other trails. It\'s hard to get lost because you can always follow the powerlines or look at the many landmarks. Some trails are numbered.
It\'s a great ride because as you ride north you are gradually gaining elevation on a trail that has a lot of short ups and downs through boulders. It takes some skill to be able to get good speed going down to clear the uphill part. Lots of shifting and braking. The ride back is downhill and like a rollercoaster! Let it rip!
justsomeguyinco on November 22, 2012
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Description
This is desert highlands and a beautiful part of the Sonoran Desert. (not much left with all the development) There are some jeep trails here and this area is also used by ATV and dirt bikes. Most of them stay off the singletrack.
From the parking area I head northeast and follow the powerlines along a jeep trail for a mile or so. It\'s a good warm up before you hit the singletrack. You\'ll see singletrack trails branching off of this jeep trail on the right that head out to several rock outcroppings in the distance. As you head toward these you will cross other trails. It\'s hard to get lost because you can always follow the powerlines or look at the many landmarks. Some trails are numbered.
It\'s a great ride because as you ride north you are gradually gaining elevation on a trail that has a lot of short ups and downs through boulders. It takes some skill to be able to get good speed going down to clear the uphill part. Lots of shifting and braking. The ride back is downhill and like a rollercoaster! Let it rip!
added by desertdog 
on July 5, 2004
on July 5, 2004Trail Reviews [Add a review]
justsomeguyinco on November 22, 2012
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Review: Great ride! Lots of fun ups and downs, don't be deterred by the atv tracks in the first 100 yards or so. Keep going north and look for the single tracks that start branching off. And have fun!!
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Review: FUN FUN FUN!!! Very easy to navigate just follow the powerlines
Review: This trail network is often overlooked and underestimated by many. Yes, a lot of the trails are open to (and were created for) motocross bikes. On this desert gravel they create some fun features ... parts of it are like a huge pump track. Large areas are designated non-motorized. With about 100 miles of available trails, you can create many different and fun 15 to 20 mile loops that are not highly technical but have enough ups and downs to feel like interval training.
* Review edited 12/26/2010
* Review edited 12/26/2010
Review: Starts out kind of dull, but gets better the further north you go. The ride back is pretty quick too, not a white-knuckler, but worth the effort. I am looking forward to going further next time.
Should probably mention you need a permit as it is AZ state trust land. $15 a year, no biggie.
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