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SaveBeginner and intermediate single track that winds through a mixture of ponderosa pines and boulder outcroppings, with one new double-diamond rock drop feature Spectacular valley views can be found from upper trails like West Side Story. Many new trails were recently funded by Hail the Trail, with even more yet to come.
source: Prescott National Forest
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
AKA: The Pines (EP)
Land Status: National Forest
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
The corner of Iron Springs Rd. and Granite Basin Rd. A new trail head will be built at Iron Springs road and Spence Springs road in 2018.
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- Mountain Bike
31 trails
- Hike
31 trails
- Trail Running
31 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 15 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 31
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 31
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 31
- Trails Trail Running
- 31
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,941 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,771 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,959 ft
- Reports
- 1,315
- Photos
- 236
- Completed Counter
- 22,086
Popular Spence Basin Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 3,806 ft • 30 ft • 1,641 •
Willow Creek is a USFS recognized trail that meanders along the hillside between Willy Nilly and Firewater. The trail is mostly bench cut singletrack with a touch of exposure. There are a handful of intermediate rocky bits along the way...
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 2 miles • 160 ft • 1,635 •
A wonderful connector trail that connects the Thumb Butte area to Spence Basin.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 321 ft • 1,574 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 321 ft blue climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 12 ft • 1,306 •
Nice sweeping trail through scrub oak, pines, and boulders along the trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 206 ft • 1,216 •
Nice flowing trail skirting around the west side of The Pines.
• 90 ★ 4.1 • 1 mile • 218 ft • 1,077 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 218 ft blue climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 107 ft • 1,037 •
This trail is 4 feet wide and designed as a beginner loop.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 163 ft • 1,025 •
Nice flowing trail through the Ponderosa Pines with the occasional rock out cropping to ride over. This trail if started from Juniper Gate trail will end at a nice tunnel ride and then to the Tatonka trail intersection.
Spence Basin Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 13 miles • 1,266 ft • 7 •
13 miles around Spence Basin - Emmanuel Pines without overlap, in same direction.
21 miles • 2,095 ft • 13 • Loop •
Spence Basin, once called Emanuel Pines, is classic Preskitt. Lovely pine woods, granite boulders, and...
7 miles • 648 ft • 2 •
Start with a moderate trail up Vista to enjoy some great views and fun downhill on West Side Story before...
18 miles • 1,650 ft • 8 • Loop •
This route is created to show off Spence Basins beauty. You will enjoy the views and the pines as you ride...
17 miles • 1,699 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
Designed for intermediate-level riders, this 100% singletrack course includes many of the best trails...
3 miles • 272 ft • 1 •
Spence Basin: Vista Noodle Lower Juniper Gate loop
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| 701 Juniper Gate | Nov 12, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/Phoenix) 15 hours | Ideal | mej16489 | ||
| 714 Tunnel Vision | Nov 12, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/Phoenix) 15 hours | Ideal | mej16489 | ||
| 332 Javelina | Nov 12, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/Phoenix) 15 hours | Ideal | mej16489 | ||
| 725 West Side Story | Nov 11, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Phoenix) 2 days | Ideal | mej16489 | ||
| 735 Tatanka | Nov 11, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Phoenix) 2 days | Ideal | mej16489 | ||
| 706 Vista | Nov 11, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Phoenix) 2 days | Ideal | mej16489 | ||
| 760 Noodle | Nov 11, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Phoenix) 2 days | Ideal | mej16489 | ||
| Angus | Nov 11, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Phoenix) 2 days | Ideal | mej16489 | ||
| Russ T Fender to Zygomatic Connector | Nov 10, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Dry | Geegee6519 | ||
| 760 Noodle Loop | Nov 10, 2026 @ 1:08pm (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Ideal | mej16489 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| mej16489 | add | report | activity #107676891 and 2 more | Nov 12, 2026 @ 2:40pm 14 hours |
| mej16489 | add | report | activity #107613638 and 4 more | Nov 11, 2026 @ 12:00pm 2 days |
| Geegee6519 | add | report | activity #107566724 | Nov 10, 2026 @ 4:02pm 3 days |
| mej16489 | add | report | activity #107558250 and 3 more | Nov 10, 2026 @ 1:26pm 3 days |
| mej16489 | add | report | activity #107200745 and 3 more | Nov 4, 2026 @ 1:19pm Nov 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail has gotten more ridden-in the last... | Aug 14, 2026 @ 7:55pm Aug 14, 2026 | ||
| report | Kllllllpj j jjj lol Lo | Apr 8, 2026 @ 2:41pm Apr 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | A short yet sweet trail through many cool... | Feb 13, 2026 @ 4:26pm Feb 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is tied with Quaky and West Spruce... | Nov 27, 2025 @ 5:28pm Nov 27, 2025 | ||
| trail | I am trying to generate interest an support to... | Sep 30, 2025 @ 4:00pm Sep 30, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Thumb Butte | 1 | 39 | 6 | 2.1 km | |
| Granite Basin | 9 | 21 | 3 | 2.6 km | |
| Alto Pit | 1 | 4 | 3 km | ||
| Brownlow / Pioneer Park | 15 | 15 | 5 km | ||
| Bean Peaks | 5 | 15 | 2 | 7.3 km |
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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 | 31 | 40 miles | 3,940 ft | 15 miles | 1,772 ft | #674 | #14 | 226 | 1,315 | 36 | 17,320 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 5,098 ft | 10 ft | 482 ft | 253 ft | 1,201 | 444 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 12 miles | 689 ft | 2 miles | 1,772 ft | #585 | #300 | 1 | 23 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 62 ft | 3,881 ft | 928 ft | #589 | #301 | 7 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 49 ft | 3,730 ft | 1,145 ft | #585 | #300 | 3 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 2 miles | 305 ft | 1 mile | 269 ft | 97 | 5 | |||||
| Hike | 31 | 40 miles | 3,940 ft | 15 miles | 1,772 ft | #5,276 | #92 | 8 | 1,315 | 1,036 | ||
| Trail Running | 31 | 40 miles | 3,940 ft | 15 miles | 1,772 ft | #4,671 | #68 | 2 | 1,315 | 2 | 282 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 5,098 ft | 10 ft | 482 ft | 253 ft | 95 | 13 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 5,098 ft | 10 ft | 482 ft | 253 ft | 95 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Spence Basin?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Spence Basin are:
- 705 Happy Ending (4.6/5)
- 721 Side Kick (4.5/5)
- 724 Missing Link (4.4/5)
- 714 Tunnel Vision (4.2/5)
- Little Italy (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Spence Basin?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Spence Basin. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Spence Basin?
The longest trail in Spence Basin is Old Iron Springs Railroad Grade at 6.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Spence Basin?
The best hiking trails in Spence Basin are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Spence Basin?
The best trail running trails in Spence Basin are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Spence Basin?
Spence Basin has a total of 31 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Spence Basin to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Spence Basin?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Spence Basin is Old Iron Springs Railroad Grade with 963 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Spence Basin?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Spence Basin is 332 Javelina with 305 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Spence Basin?
Spence Basin supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Spence Basin?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Spence Basin is 712 Skyline with an average grade of 6.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Spence Basin?
The overall region status for Spence Basin is Clear / Green. Out of 29 trails:
- Clear / Green: 27
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Spence Basin?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Spence Basin:
- Variable: 2 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Spence Basin?
There are 1 trails in Spence Basin 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 Spence Basin?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Spence Basin are: View all mountain biking routes in Spence Basin.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Spence Basin?
The most popular Strava segments in Spence Basin are:
- West Side Story last part to Iron Springs (4,241 athletes)
- Robbed of The Pines (4,165 athletes)
- Noodly Goodness (3,935 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Spence Basin?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Spence Basin are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Spence Basin?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Spence Basin are:
- 721 Side Kick (4.9/5)
- Old Iron Springs Railroad Grade (4/5)
- 706 Vista (4.2/5)
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