Mountain Bike

102.8 miles

Distance

10,305 ft

Climb

-10,304 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

100 mile route leaving from Cottonwood using sections of the Great Western Trail Overland Route, a short section of the Black Canyon Trail and FR 439 down to Cottonwood.

The first 20 miles or so through Cottonwood out to Camp Verde are not that great and I would only recommend it during the weekday as some of that route is through a OHV area with lots of dirt bike traffic.

The rest of the route is pretty awesome.

Detailed Description

100 Mile Loop From Cottonwood is a 103 mile moderately popular easy route located near Cottonwood Area Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 10,305 ft with a max elevation of 6,876 ft then descends -10,304 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Grapevine				1 mile
	Camp Verde				8 miles
	Camp Verde				2 miles
	GWT - FR-9603				1 mile
	GWT - FR-68 D				13 miles
	Orme Rd. (East)				7 miles
	BCT - Osborne Spring Wash				6 miles
	GWT - Federal Mine Road				1 mile

Route POI

	Reimer Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Orme Turnoff Possible Water	Information
		Information
		Information
	Water Source?	Water Fountain/Source
	Water Source?	Water Fountain/Source
	Water Source?	Water Fountain/Source
	Water Source?	Information
	Osbourne Spring (Possible)	Water Fountain/Source
		Water Fountain/Source
		Water Fountain/Source
	Trick Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Trick Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Trick Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Copper Canyon Creek Waterfall	Water Fountain/Source
	Copper Canyon Creek	Water Fountain/Source
		Water Fountain/Source
		Water Fountain/Source
		Directions
	Turn Off for Copper Creek	Directions
		Directions
	Little Ash Creek	Water Fountain/Source
	Copper Canyon Spring	Water Fountain/Source
	Water Source?	Water Fountain/Source
		Water Fountain/Source
	Grassy Mountain Windmill (Water Trough)	Water Fountain/Source
	Cow Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Trick Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Trick Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Cow Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Trick Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Trick Tank	Water Fountain/Source
	Powell Springs Campground No Water	Camping
	Ash Creek (seasonal)	Water Fountain/Source
	Water Trough	Water Fountain/Source
	Allen Spring	Water Fountain/Source
	Copper Chief Spring	Water Fountain/Source

Details

Riding area

Cottonwood Area
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Loop
Bikepacking

Yes
Bike type

XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for 100 Mile Loop From Cottonwood mountain bike route

Altitude min

3,242 ft
Altitude start

3,392 ft
Altitude end

3,392 ft
Grade max

-51.2%
Grade min

43.4%
Distance climb

49 miles
Distance down

45 miles
Distance flat

8 miles

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