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SaveMayer trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and sandy.
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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Hike
14 trails
- Trail Running
14 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 8, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 14
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 14
- Trails Trail Running
- 14
- Total Distance
- 57 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 25 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,199 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,237 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,995 ft
- Reports
- 43
- Photos
- 31
- Completed Counter
- 680
Popular Mayer Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 523 ft • 264 •
Fantastic singletrack option from the Black Canyon Trail north of SR69. Best ridden N -> S. For a great 15 mile 'lollipop' loop, start at the Mayer trail head. Head left out of the parking lot under Hwy 69, go over the hill across...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 519 ft • 88 •
Singletrack extension of the Black Canyon Trail. As of March 2022, the tread is new, fresh, soft, needs tires!! Some sandy wash crossings, but otherwise rides great as you would expect from the Black Canyon Trail.
• 65 ★ 2.7 • 2 miles • 27 ft • 36 •
Singletrack trail, some sandy wash crossings. As of March 2022, trail deadends at the junction with the General Crook Trail.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 49 ft • 29 •
Singletrack-ish trail leading from the Old Cherry Rd. to the Black Canyon Trail (BCT). Some deep sand areas at first. Trail is generally straight, look for cairns marking the way.
• 45 ★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 187 ft • 14 •
Primitive trail (for now) from Mistake Tank at the northwest corner of the SR-169 / I-17 junction, down under the SR-169 bridge over Johnson Wash, and connecting to the Racetrack Wash section of the BCT. The trail north of SR-169 is...
• 50 ★ 2.5 • 3 miles • 431 ft • 7 •
Machine built singletrack heading north from Mistake Tank. As of Dec. 21, 2024 the trail deadends about 3 miles north. Tread is soft, but rideable, some large postholes, so be aware. Great views!!
• 15 ★ 2.4 • 2 miles • 184 ft • 6 •
Mostly singletrack section crossing through Racetrack Wash. Avoid if wet!!!
• 5 ★ 1.5 • 4 miles • 169 ft • 3 •
This is a primitive singletrack and dirt road route. The trail can be difficult to follow where it crosses large rocky wash areas. Keep an eye out for cairns & a few trail #64 signs. Bring clippers/loppers to keep the vegetation at bay.
Mayer Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 34 miles • 2,626 ft • 2 • Loop •
This is a CCW loop on the Black Canyon Trail (Russian Well segment) and the Copper Mountain Loop trail....
★ 3.0 • 15 miles • 1,260 ft • 1 • Loop •
This is a lollipop type loop on the Black Canyon Trail (Southern Russian Well segment) and the Copper...
74 miles • 6,375 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
Backcountry mountain biking route that is also used by equestrians and open to foot traffic. Limited water...
41 miles • 4,280 ft • 5 • Loop •
Good sized CCW Loop utilizing some of the northern BCT singletrack and Camp Verde trails. Most of the...
★ 2.0 • 74 miles • 4,917 ft • 12 • Point to Point •
Designated IMBA route for the Black Canyon Epic
Photos of Mayer Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Copper Mtn. Loop | Dec 29, 2025 @ 11:44am (America/Phoenix) Dec 29, 2025 | Ideal | Wilson1417 | ||
| BCT: Buckbed Wash | Mar 31, 2025 @ 9:26am Mar 31, 2025 | Dry | drewchap | ||
| BCT: Osborne Spring Wash | Jan 22, 2025 @ 11:44am Jan 22, 2025 | Dry | PNWTommy | ||
| BCT: Gen. Crook Trail to Old Cherry Rd. | Jan 22, 2025 @ 11:42am Jan 22, 2025 | Dry | PNWTommy | ||
| BCT: Racetrack Wash | Jan 22, 2025 @ 11:41am Jan 22, 2025 | Dry | PNWTommy | ||
| BCT: Mistake Tank | Dec 17, 2024 @ 2:10pm Dec 17, 2024 | Dry | Chrisgrove60 | ||
| S. Old Cherry Rd. | Mar 20, 2024 @ 1:48am Mar 20, 2024 | Ideal | eile | ||
| General Crook Trail | Mar 5, 2023 @ 2:23am Mar 5, 2023 | Ideal | AimeeLarkin |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Black Canyon Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Gjpeppler | wishlist | route | activity #105297342 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 2:33pm Oct 5, 2026 |
| Dthorn0822 | add | video | activity #103413745 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:32am Sep 9, 2026 |
| Dthorn0822 | add | video | activity #100505613 | Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:39am Aug 1, 2026 |
| Gzuk | wishlist | trail | activity #100297624 | Jul 29, 2026 @ 2:07pm Jul 29, 2026 |
| lrtHuP | wishlist | route | activity #98312459 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 9:05pm Jul 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Cool little trail but super overgrown and... | Apr 1, 2026 @ 6:49pm Apr 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hard to follow because of weeds and so rough... | Mar 14, 2026 @ 3:50pm Mar 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | Terrible trail in the current conditions.... | Mar 14, 2026 @ 3:49pm Mar 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | It’s a nice trail, with some fun sections. ... | Jul 18, 2025 @ 8:55am Jul 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | Rode as part of BCT through ride. Highly... | Jan 22, 2025 @ 11:45am Jan 22, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 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 | 14 | 57 miles | 4,199 ft | 25 miles | 1,237 ft | #5,307 | #50 | 31 | 43 | 7 | 1,255 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 28 miles | 1,732 ft | 11 miles | 1,237 ft | #5,509 | #53 | 35 | 47 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 28 miles | 1,732 ft | 11 miles | 1,237 ft | #3,322 | #1,255 | 11 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 14 miles | 883 ft | 6 miles | 715 ft | #4,639 | #46 | |||||
| Horse | 2 | 14 miles | 1,145 ft | 6 miles | 574 ft | 14 | 1 | 6 | ||||
| Hike | 14 | 57 miles | 4,199 ft | 25 miles | 1,237 ft | #5,511 | #62 | 43 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Trail Running | 14 | 57 miles | 4,199 ft | 25 miles | 1,237 ft | #4,942 | #53 | 43 | 2 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mayer?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mayer are:
- BCT: Osborne Spring Wash (4.2/5)
- BCT: Mistake Tank (4/5)
- Copper Mtn. Loop (3.9/5)
- BCT: Buckbed Wash (3.8/5)
- BCT: Gen. Crook Trail to Old Cherry Rd. (3.8/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Mayer?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Mayer. 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 Mayer?
The longest trail in Mayer is Copper Mtn. Loop at 8.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mayer?
The best hiking trails in Mayer are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mayer?
The best trail running trails in Mayer are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Mayer?
Mayer has a total of 14 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mayer to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mayer?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mayer is Copper Mtn. Loop with 523 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mayer?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mayer is Copper Mtn. Loop with 718 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mayer?
Mayer supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mayer?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mayer is BCT: Mistake Tank with an average grade of 3.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Mayer?
The overall region status for Mayer is Clear / Green. Out of 8 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
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Can I ride an ebike in Mayer?
Yes, Mayer supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Mayer 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 Mayer?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Mayer are: View all mountain biking routes in Mayer.
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What is the highest summit in Mayer?
The highest summit in Mayer is Copper Mountain at 5,007 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mayer?
The most popular Strava segments in Mayer are:
- Rocky Descent (845 athletes)
- Green Gate to Walk Through Gate (842 athletes)
- Copper Mtn. Loop N->S (806 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Mayer?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Mayer. View all adaptive trails in Mayer for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mayer?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mayer are:
- BCT: Osborne Spring Wash
- BCT: Gen. Crook Trail to Old Cherry Rd.
- BCT: Mistake Tank
- BCT: Buckbed Wash
- General Crook Trail
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mayer?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mayer are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Mayer.
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