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More Stats for Arnett Canyon Loop mountain bike route

Mountain Bike

11.7 miles

Distance

914 ft

Climb

-912 ft

Descent

2,786 ft

High Point

Counter Clockwise loop from the Picketpost trailhead using the Arnett Canyon segment of the Legends of Superior Trail (L.O.S.T.). Arnett Creek is a seasonal flowing creek. Trail along creek can be sandy in dry spells, but rideable. After exiting Arnett Creek the route climbs over slickrock ledges before a jeep road descent to Queen Creek. Be alert for a hidden singletrack entrance to the creek! Then follow a series of jeep roads before navigating along a forgotten piece of singletrack out to US60. A few miles of dirt roads lead to the Arizona Trail for the final 2 miles back to Picketpost.

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Arnett Canyon Loop is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Superior Arizona. This hike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 914 ft with a max elevation of 2,786 ft then descends -912 ft.

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Riding area

Superior
Primary Activity

Hike
Other Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

2

AZT/C - L.O.S.T. Arnett Canyon

Superior DT

L.O.S.T. (Old Route)

Silver King Mine Rd.

Happy Camp Rd.

Avg time

2 hr 39 min
Altitude min

2,317 ft
Altitude start

2,399 ft
Altitude end

2,402 ft
Grade max

-32.7%
Grade min

29.6%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

3 miles

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Jeep - 72 inches

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trail	date	description
AZT/C - L.O.S.T. Arnett Canyon	Feb 18, 2024 @ 6:47am Feb 18, 2024	Good riding conditions - trail is well maintained. Only downsides: (i) occasional horse apples on trail - but easily avoidable; (ii) a few soft dirt spots but siding on the edge of the trail helps; (iii) creek has water in it - all crossings can be ridden but you may get muddy. Not crowded (especially for a perfect Sunday). Only encountered a handful of hikers and one couple on horses.
Happy Camp Rd.	Aug 19, 2021 @ 7:41am Aug 19, 2021
Silver King Mine Rd.	Sep 24, 2020 @ 11:08am Sep 24, 2020
FR8	Jun 10, 2020 @ 5:17am Jun 10, 2020
L.O.S.T. (Old Route)	Apr 5, 2020 @ 2:56pm Apr 5, 2020	Had to find new path as bottom section of trail has been washed out by flash floods. Once creek dries up, a new path can be established.