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SaveSafford trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, E-Biking, Observed Trials and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often hike-a-bike in places, faint trail and tight and twisty. Scenery includes creeks, canyons and summits. Common trail features include creek crossings, rock slabs and rock gardens. Amenities include shuttle access and restrooms. Popular destinations include Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham) and Santa Teresa Mountains.
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- Mountain Bike
49 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Gravel Bike
19 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Horse
32 trails
- Hike
69 trails
- Trail Running
69 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
11 trails
- Observed Trials
6 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
11 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Aug 2, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 69
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 49
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 19
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 32
- Trails Hike
- 69
- Trails Trail Running
- 69
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 11
- Trails Observed Trials
- 6
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 11
- Total Distance
- 237 miles
- Total Descent
- 65,529 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,033 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,010 ft
- Reports
- 170
- Photos
- 369
- Completed Counter
- 856
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Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham)
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- 3
Popular Safford Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 4 miles • 23 ft • 80 •
Arcadia Trail runs from Shannon Campground to Upper Arcadia Campground, and is a fantastic all-mountain shuttle run or directional hike. Watch out for poison ivy in the Wet Canyon crossing at the bottom. Trail condition report: Thanks...
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 2,989 ft • 327 ft • 62 •
Very shaded trail, in season, with some slight overgrowth including some poison ivy. For hikers and runners it's maybe a bit steep over the 1/2 mile. For Mountain Bikers it will be a mix of pedaling the bike and pushing the bike through...
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 188 ft • 49 •
Lower Ladybug Trail is access by a .7 mile ride/hike a bike up from Turkey Flat Trail. Once at the jct stay left and head mostly down hill until you reach the Angle Orchard Trail Head Parking lot. Lower Ladybug is the most MTB friendly...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 450 ft • 48 •
Arcadia Trail runs from Shannon Campground to Upper Arcadia Campground, and is a fantastic all-mountain shuttle run or directional hike. Watch out for poison ivy in the Wet Canyon crossing at the bottom. Trail condition report: Thanks...
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 4,226 ft • 575 ft • 36 •
Technical, rocky, steep trail descending Heliograph Peak toward Arcadia Trail. Heliograph trail received significant work in October 2023 but still remains very raw in nature.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 4,111 ft • 0 ft • 33 •
The trailhead is hard to see. The only indication is an area for about 3 cars to pull over on the LEFT side of the road. The trailhead is just right of the road and marked by 2 signs 20 feet up the embankment. Immediate uphill climb to...
• 75 ★ 2.7 • 4 miles • 468 ft • 28 •
Grant hill has several trails the loop around the hill. All lead clockwise. Expect tough climbing in spots as the elevation will make it tougher. The trails are doubletrack and singletrack. Small creek crossing in a few spots. Once a...
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 3,176 ft • 230 ft • 12 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
Safford Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,007 ft • 3 •
Route starts at the Heliograph Rd parking area near the Shannon Campground entrance. The ride starts with...
★ 5.0 • 34 miles • 7,371 ft • 8 • Loop •
The Graham Cracker Route but without the assistance of a shuttle. That means parking at Noon Creek Picnic...
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 556 ft • 1 • Shuttled •
Route consists of riding Arcadia Trail from Shannon Campground to Upper Arcadia Campground. Climb about...
★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 3,625 ft • 7 • Shuttled •
Check individual trail reports before attempting this route. Conditions can be quite variable depending on...
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 528 ft • 3 •
The best way to ride Ladybug for MTB. It's an advanced ride. Come prepared. This trail is being revived...
★ 4.0 • 17 miles • 4,096 ft • 4 • Loop •
This currently the best combination of mid to lower mountain trails on Mt Graham if one is looking for a...
Photos of Safford Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| NattyTread | add | report | activity #100661215 and 1 more | Aug 3, 2026 @ 10:42am Aug 3, 2026 |
| Nat45 | add | report | activity #100101137 | Jul 26, 2026 @ 5:33pm Jul 26, 2026 |
| NattyTread | add | report | activity #99395176 and 2 more | Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:17pm Jul 17, 2026 |
| farmteamlb | vote | trail | activity #98065282 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 8:24am Jun 29, 2026 |
| farmteamlb | add | report | activity #98064906 and 2 more | Jun 29, 2026 @ 8:17am Jun 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Many downed trees, which is kinda the norm... | Jun 29, 2026 @ 8:16am Jun 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hiked this 6.28.26 from Cunnigham Campground... | Jun 29, 2026 @ 8:11am Jun 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail work being done on this July 24-26th... | Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:34am Jun 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Three trees down and snow is almost all gone.... | Mar 29, 2026 @ 6:23pm Mar 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fuckin rips | Mar 29, 2026 @ 6:23pm Mar 29, 2026 |
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Climbing 10k Badge1 awarded -
Mountain Biking 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 | 49 | 159 miles | 43,373 ft | 74 miles | 7,034 ft | #2,131 | #32 | 314 | 168 | 16 | 894 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 41 miles | 3,343 ft | 13 miles | 5,938 ft | #3,918 | #39 | 28 | 1 | 37 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 19 | 54 miles | 3,760 ft | 14 miles | 7,034 ft | #1,585 | #25 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 9 miles | 5,102 ft | 7 miles | 6,499 ft | #3,667 | #39 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 5,512 ft | 7 miles | 4,790 ft | #5,747 | #1,852 | |||||
| Horse | 32 | 112 miles | 19,285 ft | 40 miles | 6,329 ft | #502 | #18 | 56 | ||||
| Hike | 69 | 237 miles | 65,528 ft | 106 miles | 7,034 ft | #682 | #17 | 54 | 170 | 10 | 290 | |
| Trail Running | 69 | 237 miles | 65,528 ft | 106 miles | 7,034 ft | #698 | #15 | 170 | 12 | 143 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 11 | 40 miles | 3,412 ft | 13 miles | 5,554 ft | #809 | #19 | 3 | ||||
| Observed Trials | 6 | 36 miles | 2,825 ft | 11 miles | 5,554 ft | #204 | #5 | 2 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 11 | 40 miles | 3,412 ft | 13 miles | 5,554 ft | #615 | #19 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Safford?
Safford has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Safford?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Safford are:
- Ladybug Trail (Lower) (4.3/5)
- Grant Creek Trail #305 (4.2/5)
- Heliograph Trail #328A (4.2/5)
- Arcadia National Recreation Trail (Lower) (4.1/5)
- Ash Creek (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Safford?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Safford. 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 Safford?
The longest trail in Safford is Round the Mountain Trail #302 at 13.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Safford?
The best hiking trails in Safford are:
- Ladybug Trail (Upper)
- Frye Canyon Trail #36
- Noon Creek Trail Connector
- Grant Creek Trail #305
- Noon Creek Trail #302A
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Safford?
The best trail running trails in Safford are:
- West Cunningham Loop
- Turkey Flat Trail
- Ladybug Trail (Lower)
- Arcadia National Recreation Trail (Upper)
- Arcadia National Recreation Trail (Lower)
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How many trails are in Safford?
Safford has a total of 69 trails. Of those, 49 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Safford to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Safford?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Safford is Dutch Henry Canyon Trail #297 with 4,364 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Safford?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Safford is Nuttall Trail #303 with 5,526 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Safford?
Safford supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Safford?
The following bike services are available in Safford:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Safford?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Safford is Dutch Henry Canyon Trail #297 with an average grade of 14.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Safford?
The overall region status for Safford is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 26 trails:
- Clear / Green: 15
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Safford?
Yes, Safford supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Safford 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 Safford?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Safford are: View all mountain biking routes in Safford.
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What is the highest summit in Safford?
The highest summit in Safford is Mount Graham at 10,696 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Safford?
The most popular Strava segments in Safford are:
- Swift Trail Climb (1,618 athletes)
- Swift Trail Climb (1,494 athletes)
- Final Kitts peak switchbacks on 10 mile course (1,491 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Safford?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Safford. View all adaptive trails in Safford for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Safford?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Safford directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Safford?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Safford are:
- Arcadia National Recreation Trail (Upper)
- West Cunningham Loop
- Arcadia National Recreation Trail (Lower)
- Heliograph Trail #328A
- Ladybug Trail (Lower)
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Safford?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Safford are:
- Safford Bike Path (3/5)
- Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail (2.7/5)
- Grant Hill Loop Middle (0/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Cunningham Campground Camping
- Shannon Campground Camping
- Arcadia Campground Camping
- Soldier Creek Campground Camping
- Treasure Peak - North Camping
- Treasure Peak - South Camp Camping
- Hospital Flats Campground Camping
- Lady Bug Peak Summit
- Clark Peak Summit
- Mount Graham (10,696 ft)
- Hawk Peak (10,614 ft)
- Plain View Peak (10,371 ft)
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