Mountain Bike

15.1 miles

Distance

1,260 ft

Climb

-1,266 ft

Descent

4,414 ft

High Point

This is a lollipop type loop on the Black Canyon Trail (Southern Russian Well segment) and the Copper Mountain Loop trail. The loop portion is best ridden in a CCW direction. The beginning of this ride can be done on the dirt road, as published, or simply stay on the BCT heading north from the Big Bug Trailhead. The road start may give a better warmup. You'll ride past the exit of the Copper Mtn. Loop heading north. Go through the giant green Xm gate and look for the singletrack on the left, this is the beginning or northern end of the Copper Mtn. Loop. This trail was built for mountain biking, typical BCT climbing grades and fun downhills await.

Detailed Description

BCT: Copper Mtn. Loop is a 15 mile popular intermediate route located near Mayer Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 1,260 ft with a max elevation of 4,414 ft then descends -1,266 ft.

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Trails in Route

Copper Mtn. Loop

8 miles

Details

Riding area

Mayer
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

8

More Stats for BCT: Copper Mtn. Loop mountain bike route

Avg time

2 hr 25 min
Altitude min

3,914 ft
Altitude start

4,025 ft
Altitude end

4,022 ft
Grade max

-22.4%
Grade min

22.6%
Distance climb

7 miles
Distance down

7 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Copper Mtn. Loop	Nov 10, 2024 @ 9:40am Nov 10, 2024		Cat claw isn't as bad as previous years, but you're still gonna get scratched. Nice and scenic trail
	Copper Mtn. Loop	Feb 19, 2024 @ 5:54am Feb 19, 2024		Completely dry. Some cat claw brush starting to grow back but not a factor yet.