28 miles
Distance
6,281 ft
Climb
-6,281 ft
Descent
3,760 ft
High Point
Actual climbing is 4,400 feet. Not the 6,200 calculated by TrailForks.
Start from the Picketpost Trailhead off of highway 60. Ride the Arizona Trail south for about 14 miles. Have lunch at a saddle with a beautiful view and then head back. Most climbing is on the way out so the ride back is easier but there are still some challenging climbs on the way back.
There are some rock gardens and loose, steep switchbacks on this trail.
Bring lots of water and food. Plan to spend 4+ hours riding.
Cats claw along the trail may scratch your arms and legs. It's tolerable but tall socks and long sleeves are not a bad idea.
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Trails in Route
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More Stats for AZT Picketpost Out-And-Back mountain bike route
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Altitude change0 ft
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Altitude min2,394 ft
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Altitude start2,400 ft
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Altitude end2,400 ft
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Grade max-74.119%
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Grade min41.587%
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Distance climb13 miles
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Distance down13 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
LEGEND
Trail Difficulties
Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed or Major Issue / Red
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
- Map Markers
Trail Head
Photo
Directory Listing
Riding Area
TTF
Parking
Viewpoint
Information
Warning
Directions
Water Fountain/Source
Sight
Restrooms
Gate
Camping
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
Other
Trail transparency
Photos
Videos
AZT dropping into Gila River canyons 2
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Nov 30, 2018
AZT dropping into Gila River canyons
AZT dropping into Gila River canyons
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Nov 30, 2018
AZT dropping into Gila River canyons
AZT in Martinez Canyon
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Nov 29, 2018
AZT Picketpost to Kelvin segment
Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| trail | date | condition | description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 17, 2018 @ 11:58am Nov 17, 2018 | Good trail. Fun with some challenges. Only went in 5.5 miles. Most was rideable. Some loose areas, but not too bad. |
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