Mountain Bike

36.1 miles

Distance

3,256 ft

Climb

-3,265 ft

Descent

3,325 ft

High Point

Don't be fooled, just because this is the shortest of the three options doesn't mean it's easy. Bring a GPS and know how to use it. Plan for a backcountry experience. Water/food is available at Circle K in Superior near the halfway point. Expect some bits of hike-a-bike. Whitford Canyon is often a mess, keep your eyes peeled for the trail. Telegraph Canyon is an extreme 4x4 jeep road, it will test you both mentally and physically. Finish with a bang on the 7+ miles of AZT back to Picketpost trailhead.

Detailed Description

AES: Picketpost Punisher C is a 36 mile expert race route located near Superior Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 3,256 ft with a max elevation of 3,325 ft then descends -3,265 ft.

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Trails in Route

	FR8
	Happy Camp
	AZT - Alamo Canyon

Details

Race Course
Riding area

Superior
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard
Ridelogs

3

More Stats for AES: Picketpost Punisher C mountain bike route

Altitude min

2,317 ft
Altitude start

2,401 ft
Altitude end

2,392 ft
Grade

-0%
Grade max

-40.4%
Grade min

29.3%
Distance climb

16 miles
Distance down

13 miles
Distance flat

7 miles

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ATV - 50 inches
OHV, SxS - 60 inches
Jeep - 72 inches

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trail	date	description
AZT - Alamo Canyon	Jan 27, 2024 @ 6:48am Jan 27, 2024	Great trail conditions 5 days after rains.
Happy Camp	Dec 29, 2023 @ 6:26am Dec 29, 2023	Not bad until the Reavis Canyon TH, south. Then it's a steep switchback climb. Shared with groups of ATVs and Jeeps. Big loose rocks. Not fun. Used to hookup to the Reavis trail on top. Would not ride again.
FR8	Jun 10, 2020 @ 5:17am Jun 10, 2020