The 80 mile Black Canyon Trail provides mountain bikers with a long range back country trail riding opportunity. This historic National Recreation Trail is of national significance, following a route used since the times of pre-historic Native American travelers and traders. This trail provides a challenging ride experience characterized by rough, unstable soils and rocks, with various trail grades and numerous elevation changes within a harsh desert climate. The trail meanders through the Sonoran Desert landscape, including saguaro forests and rugged canyons.
One of the Bureau of Land Management's "Backyard to Backcountry" treasures, information on the Black Canyon Trail was developed between IMBA and the Hassayampa, AZ, BLM office to provide world-class riding experiences. IMBA's data on the trail includes elevations, ratings, current conditions, photos, and comments.
One of the Bureau of Land Management's "Backyard to Backcountry" treasures, information on the Black Canyon Trail was developed between IMBA and the Hassayampa, AZ, BLM office to provide world-class riding experiences. IMBA's data on the trail includes elevations, ratings, current conditions, photos, and comments.
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| title | riding area | rating | distance | completed | |||
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| 1 | BCT: Kay Mine South | 3 miles | |||||
| 2 | BCT: Antelope Creek DT | 2,057 ft | |||||
| 3 | BCT: Crown King Road | 1,060 ft | |||||
| 4 | BCT: North Table Mesa Rd | 167 ft | |||||
| 5 | BCT: Osborne Spring Wash | 6 miles | |||||
| 6 | BCT: Russian Well | 15 miles | |||||
| 7 | BCT: Biscuit Flat | 6 miles | |||||
| 8 | BCT: Drinking Snake | 5 miles | |||||
| 9 | BCT: Jeep Connector | 3,871 ft | |||||
| 10 | BCT: Arrastre Creek | 3 miles | |||||
| 11 | BCT: Soap Creek | 4 miles | |||||
| 12 | BCT: Bumble Bee | 3 miles | |||||
| 13 | BCT: Windmill Valley | 2 miles | |||||
| 14 | BCT: Windmill Valley North | 1 mile | |||||
| 15 | BCT: Gasline Road | 4,308 ft | |||||
| 16 | BCT: Doe Valley | 2 miles | |||||
| 17 | BCT: Boy Scout East | 2 miles | |||||
| 18 | BCT: Boy Scout West | 1 mile | |||||
| 19 | BCT: Emery Henderson | 3 miles | |||||
| 20 | BCT: Kay Mine North | 2 miles | |||||
| 21 | BCT: Williams Mesa | 3 miles | |||||
| 22 | BCT: Table Mesa | 2 miles | |||||
| 23 | BCT: Little Pan | 3 miles | |||||
| 24 | BCT: Hidden Treasure | 6 miles | |||||
| 25 | BCT: Antelope Creek | 4 miles | |||||
| 26 | BCT: Bumble Bee Creek | 4,163 ft | |||||
| 27 | BCT: Cheapshot | 3 miles | |||||
| 28 | BCT: Skyline | 5 miles |
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | |
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| BCT: Bumble Bee Creek | Feb 14, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Phoenix) Feb 14, 2026 | view | ||
| BCT: Arrastre Creek | Feb 3, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/Phoenix) Feb 3, 2026 | view | ||
| BCT: Soap Creek | Feb 3, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Phoenix) Feb 3, 2026 | view | ||
| BCT: Skyline | Jul 26, 2025 @ 5:28am Jul 26, 2025 | view | ||
| BCT: Cheapshot | Jul 26, 2025 @ 5:28am Jul 26, 2025 | view |
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