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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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
Trail transparency
Photos
Videos
Picketpost to Kelvin
9:56 | 212 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jan 6, 2016
Amazing bucket list ride
"The Gorge"
5:25 | 345 | comments: 0 | favs:
Nov 20, 2014
Flowy section along the gorge lip.
fall into a bush on the azt
14:49 | 417 | comments: 0 | favs: 1
Nov 3, 2014
geoff taking a fall
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