32.5 miles
Distance
4,900 ft
Climb
-3,888 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Passage route the southern end of the Mazatzal Wilderness to Payson

Detailed Description
AZT Bike Passage 22-24 is a 32 mile popular expert route located near Payson Arizona. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 4,900 ft with a max elevation of 6,096 ft then descends -3,888 ft.
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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bikepacking
    Yes
  • Direction
    Both Directions
More Stats for AZT Bike Passage 22-24 mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    4 hr 27 min
  • Altitude change
    1,011 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,058 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,940 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,951 ft
  • Grade
    0.6%
  • Grade max
    -79.9%
  • Grade min
    57.4%
  • Distance climb
    19 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,974 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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AZT/BP - Gold Ridge
Feb 17, 2024 @ 4:01am
Feb 17, 2024
Upper 1 mile has snow on trail with a couple downed trees. Bottom 4 miles dry and running great.
AZT/BP - Forest Road
May 1, 2020 @ 4:54am
May 1, 2020
Great ride after coming off gold ridge
AZT/BP - Forest Road
Apr 13, 2019 @ 7:45am
Apr 13, 2019
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