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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. Trails here are often faint trail, hike-a-bike in places and sandy. Scenery includes views, canyons and summits. Common trail features include rock slabs, rock gardens and skinnies. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include water sources and restrooms. Popular destinations include Goldfield Mountains, Superstition Wilderness and Usery Mountains.
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- Mountain Bike
277 trails
- E-Bike
104 trails
- Gravel Bike
90 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
33 trails
- Horse
168 trails
- Hike
348 trails
- Trail Running
347 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
10 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
10 trails
Region Details
- 27
- 60
- 48
- 23
- 10
Region Status
Open as of Oct 28, 2026Local Trail Association
Horse Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #11
- State Ranking
- #4
- Trails (view details)
- 168
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 277
- Trails E-Bike
- 104
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 90
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 33
- Trails Horse
- 168
- Trails Hike
- 348
- Trails Trail Running
- 347
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 10
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 10
- Total Distance
- 260 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 102 miles
- Total Descent
- 26,033 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,367 ft
- Reports
- 358
- Photos
- 11
- Completed Counter
- 382
Sub Regions
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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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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 Horseback Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 192 ft • 4 • • hike
Follows Second Water Trail to Battleship Mountain. Tracked out by much hiking activity. Bring lots of water, very sunny.
• 85 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 283 ft • 4 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 283 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 778 ft • 16 ft • 4 •
Short Trail section connecting the South Deer Tanks and Goldlink trail avoiding a difficult wash crossing going directly to West Deer Tanks trail
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 98 ft • 4 •
Trail through Epic Scenery and technical slickrock sections.
• 80 ★ 2.5 • 4,872 ft • 229 ft • 4 •
Shortcut to the Willow Springs Tank Trail. Some hike a bike up steep slopes, maybe 50/50 depending on skill level.
• 5 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 37 ft • 4 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 37 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 4,124 ft • 138 ft • 4 •
Squirrely trail through majestic rock walls with a bit of hike a bike, a descent down a crack, and a bit of slick rock thrown in here and there. Horse trail originally. Nice connection between Slice O Heaven and the rock.
Recent Ride Log Activity in Region
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- 0 horseback ridings
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- 0 horseback ridings
Past Week
- 2 horseback ridings
Apache Junction Routes
★ 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...
7 miles • 590 ft • 7 • Loop •
Challenging Loop from easy to double black diamond. The views are terrific. South Deer tanks section is a...
29 miles • 4,557 ft • 3 •
10 miles • 2,454 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
Photos of Apache Junction
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| AZT/BP - Around the Mine | Nov 9, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Old Paint | Nov 9, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Haunted Crossings | Nov 9, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Lost Waltz | Nov 9, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Mama's Mustang | Nov 9, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Between the Gates | Nov 9, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Prevalent Mud | Daveygee | ||
| Haunted Access | Nov 9, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Apache Junction Equestrian connector | Nov 9, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Ideal | Daveygee | ||
| Gold Link Trail | Oct 28, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Dry | rdtenney | ||
| Deer Tanks Loop (South) | Oct 28, 2026 @ 7:41am (America/Phoenix) Oct 28, 2026 | Ideal | Daveygee |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jimjdavids | ridden | trail | activity #106821176 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:25pm Oct 29, 2026 |
| rdtenney | add | photo | activity #106776221 and 3 more | Oct 28, 2026 @ 4:19pm Oct 28, 2026 |
| rdtenney | add | report | activity #106773325 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 3:33pm Oct 28, 2026 |
| ChrisctSwvh | comment | report | activity #106598550 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:25pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| ChrisctSwvh | wishlist | trail | activity #106586178 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 12:03pm Oct 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | You Yu turn i)7t a | Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:25pm Oct 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a beautiful part of the hike. The... | Oct 10, 2026 @ 6:00pm Oct 10, 2026 | ||
| 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 |
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 | 277 | 286 miles | 23,323 ft | 113 miles | 4,377 ft | #345 | #9 | 923 | 4,006 | 37 | 41,036 | |
| E-Bike | 104 | 133 miles | 8,150 ft | 52 miles | 4,377 ft | #1,156 | #15 | 4 | 3,754 | 1 | 2,091 | |
| Gravel Bike | 90 | 165 miles | 15,449 ft | 66 miles | 4,377 ft | #247 | #6 | 14 | 34 | 1 | 185 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 6 miles | 719 ft | 4 miles | 764 ft | #4,351 | #44 | 142 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 33 | 31 miles | 1,407 ft | 11 miles | 1,001 ft | #1,536 | #8 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 168 | 260 miles | 26,033 ft | 102 miles | 4,367 ft | #11 | #4 | 11 | 358 | 5 | 774 | |
| Hike | 348 | 496 miles | 58,025 ft | 197 miles | 4,377 ft | #165 | #7 | 380 | 4,016 | 25 | 10,140 | |
| Trail Running | 347 | 493 miles | 57,864 ft | 197 miles | 4,377 ft | #169 | #5 | 1 | 4,015 | 14 | 4,374 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 10 | 48 miles | 2,579 ft | 16 miles | 4,337 ft | #691 | #15 | 291 | 53 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 10 | 48 miles | 2,579 ft | 16 miles | 4,337 ft | #446 | #11 | 5 | 290 | 1 | 35 |
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 horseback. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated horseback trails in Apache Junction?
The highest rated horseback trails in Apache Junction are:
- Willow Springs Tank Trail (3.3/5)
- Cortez's Elk (0/5)
- Lost Waltz (0/5)
- Chompin at the bit cut (0/5)
- Brighton Ridge (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Apache Junction?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Apache Junction are:
- January (63 activities)
- February (50 activities)
- March (36 activities)
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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 - Superstition Wilderness at 18.2 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:
- Terrapin Trail
- Pass Mountain Trail (East)
- Peralta Canyon Trail
- Dutchman Trail
- Superstition Ridgeline Trail
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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 349 trails. Of those, 168 are designated for horseback. Browse top horseback 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 AZT - Superstition Wilderness with 3,284 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 AZT - Superstition Wilderness with 3,659 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 are the steepest horseback trails in Apache Junction?
The steepest horseback 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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Are the trails open in Apache Junction?
The overall region status for Apache Junction is Clear / Green. Out of 49 trails:
- Clear / Green: 35
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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What are the most popular horseback routes in Apache Junction?
The most popular horseback routes in Apache Junction are: View all horseback 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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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 horseback trails in Apache Junction?
The most popular horseback trails in Apache Junction are: View all horseback trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner horseback riding trails in Apache Junction?
The best beginner horseback trails in Apache Junction are:
- Cortez's Elk (0/5)
- Lost Waltz (0/5)
- Chompin at the bit cut (0/5)
Activities
- Apache Junction Mountain Biking Trails
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- Apache Junction Gravel Biking Trails
- Apache Junction Adaptive Biking Trails
- Apache Junction Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Apache Junction Horseback Trails
- Apache Junction Hiking Trails
- Apache Junction Trail Running Trails
- Apache Junction Dirtbiking Trails
- Apache Junction ATVing/Offroading Trails
Trails
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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