Mountain Bike

5.2 miles

Distance

556 ft

Climb

-2,863 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

This trail is in the process of being restored. Conditions and weather are quite variable between 9400 and 6700ft in elevation. Come prepared with food, water and tools. Advanced riding skills required.

Route consists of riding Arcadia Trail from Shannon Campground to Upper Arcadia Campground. Climb about .75 mile from Shannon to the junction with Heliograph Trail. Then stay left onto Arcadia trail and descend for the 4+ miles. Trail is in the process of being restored and some sections are overgrown and needing tread work. At around the 4.25 mile mark you'll cross Wet Canyon via steep single track into the drainage and then there are several steep narrow switchbacks to get you out of the drainage and back up onto the trail. Trail ends in the Upper Arcadia Group Camp. Stay right at the bottom to get out to the parking area. If you are interested in improving the conditions on the Arcadia Trail please reach out to [email protected]

Detailed Description

Arcadia Shuttle is a 5 mile popular expert route located near Safford Arizona. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 556 ft with a max elevation of 9,383 ft then descends -2,863 ft.

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Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (www.sdmb.org)

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Trails in Route

Arcadia National Recreation Trail (Lower)

5 miles

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Riding area

Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham)
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Shuttled

More Stats for Arcadia Shuttle mountain bike route

Altitude change

-2,306 ft
Altitude min

6,689 ft
Altitude start

8,995 ft
Altitude end

6,690 ft
Grade

-8.3%
Grade max

-107.2%
Grade min

44.4%
Distance climb

1 mile
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

1,417 ft

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