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Ride Summary:
Part of a network of trails. Spend some time and explore the area.
Trail Description:
There is a large sign in the parking lot that describes the trails. The sign suggests going clockwise, which I would recommend. The outer loop is mostly single track. There are a few fire roads that run across the loop allowing opportunities to bail or ride further. After a quick descent, the trail becomes rocky and climbs. You are rewarded with a great vista point about a mile up. You can see Fort Grant 7,000 feet below and Aravapai to the south. Then it's more climbing and soft single track climbing to a fire road. From here you can go back to the parking lot or continue on. There is a left turn off of a fire road back onto single track at about 2.6 miles that is very easy to miss. The trails are pretty well signed, thanks to S.A.M.B.A.
How to get there:
From Safford, AZ, take US Rt. 191 south for 6 miles to State Rt. 366. Turn right onto Rt. 366 and go 26 miles twisty miles to the campground. The last mile and a half are dirt. The trailhead is on the left and there is parking.
Additional Notes:
Cunningham Loop trail across the street
| Posted by: Nathan on 5/29/2007 |
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Remember that this trail starts at about 9300 feet. If you are used to riding in Phoenix, then get ready for a surprise because you will be begging for oxygen. I just did this trail, as well as the trail across from it, and they are not anything for beginners. You will want to be at least comfortable some technical riding before you do this, or else be prepared to walk you bike over some of the trails. The trail across from this loop is twice as long and at least twice as hard. That said I love these two trails. There is nothing else like them in Arizona. This trail is awesome if you like pine forests, clean cool air, and you are willing to breathe really hard
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| Posted by: abe on 7/17/2006 |
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If you are a beginner you'd better have some great lungs cause you start with a 3-4 mile intermediate climb. Be sure to check the viewpoint, diuring the climb, off to your right. Take singletrack when you find them for more fun. All trails loop around the hill so finding your way is no problem. Mt.Graham is southern Arizonas coolest place to camp but also has bears. Tempratures below 75 degrees when it's 110+ in Phoenix.
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