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SaveApache Junction trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Popular destinations include Goldfield Mountains, Superstition Wilderness and Usery Mountains.
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- Mountain Bike
279 trails
- E-Bike
104 trails
- Gravel Bike
91 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
33 trails
- Horse
169 trails
- Hike
350 trails
- Trail Running
349 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
10 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
10 trails
Region Details
- 40
- 102
- 79
- 45
- 13
Region Status
Open as of Sep 4, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 351
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 279
- Trails E-Bike
- 104
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 91
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 33
- Trails Horse
- 169
- Trails Hike
- 350
- Trails Trail Running
- 349
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 10
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 10
- Total Distance
- 501 miles
- Total Descent
- 58,291 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,376 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,764 ft
- Reports
- 3,857
- Photos
- 1,322
- Completed Counter
- 45,229
Sub Regions
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Bulldog Canyon OHV Area
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Goldfield Mountains
- 14
- 49
- 24
- 9
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Lost Dutchman State Park
- 11
- 8
- 5
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Silly Mountain Park
- 4
- 4
- 2
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Superstition Wilderness
- 1
- 1
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The Rolls OHV Area
- 1
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Tonto NF - Apache Junction
- 2
- 1
- 2
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Usery Mountains
- 22
- 12
- 9
- 3
Popular Apache Junction Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 3,327 ft • 0 ft • 1,495 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 2,612 ft • 0 ft • 1,481 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.6 • 5,259 ft • 0 ft • 1,329 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.4 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 1,099 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 5,180 ft • 0 ft • 1,037 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 1 mile • 22 ft • 1,020 •
Fast, smooth, twisty "single-track" trail. Mostly downhill if ridden counter clockwise, but an easy ride in either direction. The trail is mostly free from rocks or bumps, very smooth. Lots of banked turns allow you to carry some speed...
Apache Junction Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.8 • 11 miles • 1,137 ft • 14 • Loop •
Begin on fence line, turn onto hawes and ride up the big hill, affectionately known as cardiac to riders....
★ 4.7 • 111 miles • 13,425 ft • 6 • Loop •
This loop is best ridden in a CW direction. Start/Finish is a small parking pullout on First Water rd just...
★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 811 ft • 19 • Loop •
This is a good introduction to the wonders of the Goldfield Mtns. This is an intermediate ride with some...
16 miles • 1,324 ft • 10 • Loop •
This route takes you from Usery Mountain Regional Park up through the Usery Mountains on the East side of...
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 900 ft • 6 • Loop •
This is a moderately difficult route due to a few short sections of rubble & hike-a-bike. These are...
Photos of Apache Junction Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Vista Loop | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Phoenix) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| First Water Rd. | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Phoenix) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Lost Dutchman State Pk Mt Bike Trail | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Phoenix) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Quail Loop | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Phoenix) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Jacob's Crosscut Trail | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Phoenix) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| No Squatters!! | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Phoenix) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| AZT/BP - Around the Mine | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Phoenix) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| AZT/BP - Jacob's Crosscut | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Phoenix) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Channel Trail | Aug 31, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/Phoenix) Aug 31, 2026 | Ideal | smhogen | ||
| Levee | Aug 31, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/Phoenix) Aug 31, 2026 | Ideal | smhogen |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Daveygee | add | report | activity #103040138 and 3 more | Sep 4, 2026 @ 12:16pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| Daveygee | add | report | activity #103040137 and 1 more | Sep 4, 2026 @ 12:16pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| Daveygee | add | report | activity #103040136 and 2 more | Sep 4, 2026 @ 12:16pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| IanJRBZb2 | ridden | trail | activity #102982474 | Sep 3, 2026 @ 2:15pm Sep 3, 2026 |
| smhogen | add | report | activity #102767464 and 5 more | Aug 31, 2026 @ 11:15am Aug 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Settle down. It's an automatic tag since the... | May 5, 2026 @ 6:51am May 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is no where near Usery Pass Road. ... | Feb 28, 2026 @ 7:33pm Feb 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Route finding on near the Usery Pass Road... | Feb 5, 2026 @ 8:35am Feb 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | when I say "mostly" I should have said "all" | Feb 5, 2026 @ 8:29am Feb 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | ALL rideable non-round babyhead chunk. I say... | Feb 5, 2026 @ 8:28am Feb 5, 2026 |
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Descent 100k Badge4 awarded -

Big Ride 30k3,627 awarded -

Epic Ride 50k1,446 awarded -

Completionist0 awarded -

10 Expert Trails1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 279 | 291 miles | 23,589 ft | 115 miles | 4,377 ft | #343 | #127 | 944 | 3,841 | 37 | 40,208 | |
| E-Bike | 104 | 133 miles | 8,150 ft | 52 miles | 4,377 ft | #1,095 | #813 | 4 | 3,595 | 1 | 2,030 | |
| Gravel Bike | 91 | 169 miles | 15,591 ft | 67 miles | 4,377 ft | #238 | #79 | 14 | 59 | 1 | 172 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 6 miles | 719 ft | 4 miles | 764 ft | #4,275 | #1,039 | 167 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 33 | 31 miles | 1,407 ft | 11 miles | 1,001 ft | #1,518 | #236 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 169 | 264 miles | 26,175 ft | 103 miles | 4,367 ft | #11 | #234 | 4 | 368 | 5 | 774 | |
| Hike | 350 | 501 miles | 58,291 ft | 199 miles | 4,377 ft | #157 | #86 | 356 | 3,848 | 25 | 9,923 | |
| Trail Running | 349 | 498 miles | 58,130 ft | 198 miles | 4,377 ft | #172 | #74 | 3,847 | 14 | 4,260 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 10 | 48 miles | 2,579 ft | 16 miles | 4,337 ft | #685 | #241 | 302 | 50 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 10 | 48 miles | 2,579 ft | 16 miles | 4,337 ft | #417 | #139 | 301 | 1 | 34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Apache Junction?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Apache Junction are:
- Lost Sheep Trail (4.4/5)
- Chainfruit Trail (4.3/5)
- Talon (South) (4.2/5)
- Jacob's Waltz (4.1/5)
- Bonanza (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Apache Junction?
There are 39 parking locations listed in Apache Junction. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Apache Junction?
The longest trail in Apache Junction is AZT/BP - Jacob's Crosscut Trail at 5.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Apache Junction?
The best hiking trails in Apache Junction are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Apache Junction?
The best trail running trails in Apache Junction are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Apache Junction?
The best dirtbiking trails in Apache Junction are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction has a total of 351 trails. Of those, 279 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Apache Junction to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Apache Junction?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Apache Junction is Bulldog Saddle with 1,086 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Apache Junction?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Apache Junction is Pass Mountain Trail (East) with 875 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Apache Junction?
The following bike services are available in Apache Junction:
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Apache Junction?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Apache Junction is Pass Mountain Summit Trail with an average grade of 18.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Apache Junction?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Apache Junction. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Apache Junction?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Apache Junction are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Apache Junction?
The overall region status for Apache Junction is Clear / Green. Out of 242 trails:
- Clear / Green: 209
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 24
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
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What are the trail conditions in Apache Junction?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Apache Junction:
- Ideal: 9 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Apache Junction?
Yes, Apache Junction supports e-bike riding. There are 100 trails in Apache Junction that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Apache Junction?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Apache Junction are: View all mountain biking routes in Apache Junction.
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What is the highest summit in Apache Junction?
The highest summit in Apache Junction is Mound Mountain at 6,247 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Apache Junction?
There are 7 notable sights in Apache Junction. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Apache Junction.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Apache Junction?
The most popular Strava segments in Apache Junction are:
- Water Users To Bridge (9,225 athletes)
- Post Godzilla Downhill (6,879 athletes)
- Godzilla (6,725 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Apache Junction?
There are 9 technical trail features (TTFs) in Apache Junction. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Apache Junction.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Apache Junction?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Apache Junction. View all adaptive trails in Apache Junction for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Apache Junction?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Apache Junction directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Apache Junction?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Apache Junction are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Apache Junction?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Apache Junction are:
- Lost Sheep Trail (4.6/5)
- Moon Rock (4.1/5)
- Chainfruit Trail (4.6/5)
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Points of Interest
- [Mine] Black Queen Mine Other
- High Point Summit
- Reavis Ranch Ruins Sight
- Reavis Saddle Sight
- Broadway Cave Sight
- Superstition Mountain Summit
- Petroglyphs Sight
- Fremont Saddle Sight
- Boulder Canyon Viewpoing Viewpoint
- The Flatiron Sight
- Mound Mountain (6,247 ft)
- White Mountain (6,050 ft)
- Iron Mountain (6,030 ft)
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