23.2 miles
Distance
2,297 ft
Climb
-2,303 ft
Descent
2,727 ft
High Point
23 mile BCT using access roads to get to a majority downhill ride
Detailed Description
BCT Loop 23 is a 23 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Black Canyon City Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,297 ft with a max elevation of 2,727 ft then descends -2,303 ft.
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6 Reviews & Comments
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Aidster87
(Oct 22, 2022 at 14:00)
(Oct 22, 2022 at 14:00)
Trail BCT - Soap Creek
Solid black diamond, the loose Rocky rutted out section can be pretty dangerous.
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aobbard
(Jan 25, 2022 at 11:15)
Trail BCT - Soap Creek
January 2022, great section. Southbound it's maybe a little bit easier than the section to the immediate North (Arrastri Creek.) Call it "Advanced Blue" (absolutely NOT double black...) Northbound would be tough- there's a 3/4 miles stretch near the Northern end that would have most riders walking a ways... I returned via the Maggie Mine Road, which was quick and easy.
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aobbard
(Jan 25, 2022 at 11:11)
Trail BCT - Arrastri Creek
January 2022, loved this stretch of BCT. I'd rate it blue-black. Northbound is more difficult to clean than Southbound. Trail was in great shape, seems well-maintained.
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TedsBikes
(Nov 20, 2021 at 12:04)
(Nov 20, 2021 at 12:04)
Trail BCT - Soap Creek
I've been riding dirt for 40 years. This is not even close to a "blue" trail. Black or double black.
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TedsBikes
(Dec 15, 2019 at 1:09)
(Dec 15, 2019 at 1:09)
Trail BCT - Arrastri Creek
December 2019, trail overgrown, blood and pinholes in jersey and shorts. First ride spent walking frequently. I've been dirt riding since 1971 though I'm not a great rider. This is a hard and dangerous trial. Blue is bullshit.
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jbooth91
(Feb 24, 2019 at 16:12)
Trail BCT - Arrastri Creek
Trail starts out somewhat mellow and gradually becomes more gnarly as you get closer to Maggie mine road. Take the blue rating with a grain of salt, concequnces for crashing on most of this trail are pretty high
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Altitude change-6 ft
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Altitude min1,907 ft
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Altitude start2,048 ft
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Altitude end2,041 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-31.7%
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Grade min46.8%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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