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AZT Picketpost Out-And-Back route
near Superior, AZ

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

Arizona Trail: Picketpost to Kelvin

28 miles

Details

Riding area

Superior
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Ridelogs

66

More Stats for AZT Picketpost Out-And-Back mountain bike route

Altitude change

0 ft
Altitude min

2,394 ft
Altitude start

2,400 ft
Altitude end

2,400 ft
Grade max

-74.119%
Grade min

41.587%
Distance climb

13 miles
Distance down

13 miles
Distance flat

3 miles

Avg: 4.5 (2 votes)

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Arizona Trail: Picketpost to Kelvin	Feb 26, 2020 @ 2:30pm Feb 26, 2020		One of my favorite rides of all time, so far. After Friday and Saturdays 21st and 22nd heavy rain, there was plenty of water in small side drainages and the big water catchment at the top of the hill. There was significantly less water once you reach the river. The river was flowing but we opted not to use that water. It was very murky and probably plug most filters. The trail itself is in very good condition. There was a saguaro across the trail South of the catchment tank and North of the power lines. It was small and easy to step over. Looks like maintenance has been done to parts of the trail recently. There is road access just North of the river intersection and a small flat camping spot above the river. We camped overnight there, it was plenty roomy for 3 of us and all our gear. It would be a great place for a water drop. There is a short steep old jeep road about 3 miles north of the river. It has very sharp broken rock top to bottom, I cut my rear tire even riding carefully. I would choose to walk it next time. Otherwise A-1 experience. Oh, and the poppies and wildflowers are blooming:)