| trail | region | date | description | condition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 29, 2025 @ 11:44am (America/Phoenix) Dec 29, 2025 | Ideal conditions surface wise. Some drainage issues in some stretches have washed/rutted out. Some overhanging cat claw in a few spots. Lovely trail that needs some drainage updates, and more rider use! | Ideal | view | |||
Mar 31, 2025 @ 12:27pm Mar 31, 2025 | Fun and flowy - rode a few days after the rain, nice conditions, well marked, a few minor tech spots but very rideable. | Ideal | view | |||
Jan 22, 2025 @ 11:48am Jan 22, 2025 | Great riding. Not brushy at all. | Dry | view | |||
Nov 10, 2024 @ 9:40am Nov 10, 2024 | ebike Cat claw isn't as bad as previous years, but you're still gonna get scratched. Nice and scenic trail | Ideal | view | |||
Feb 19, 2024 @ 5:54am Feb 19, 2024 | Completely dry. Some cat claw brush starting to grow back but not a factor yet. | Ideal | view | |||
Feb 9, 2024 @ 10:39am Feb 9, 2024 | Muddy! | Prevalent Mud | view | |||
Jan 14, 2024 @ 4:58am Jan 14, 2024 | The loop is perfectly ridable. There are a few spots with snow on the trail, but the snow is mixed with dirt from tires, so it was not slippery in the afternoon. It might be icy in those spots in the morning before the temperatures rise. | Ideal | view | |||
Dec 16, 2023 @ 2:15am Dec 16, 2023 | ebike | Ideal | view | |||
Jul 24, 2023 @ 8:50am Jul 24, 2023 | ebike Awesome trail conditions, even around 95 degrees! | Dry | view | |||
Mar 28, 2023 @ 3:30pm Mar 28, 2023 | Hero dirt! No mud at all. | Ideal | view | |||
Mar 17, 2023 @ 11:24am Mar 17, 2023 | Just a little mud at the start of the ride. The rest of the trail was nice and tacky. Did it counter clockwise like the recommendations. Some technical rocky sections with exposure on the last of the downhill. The trail in general is rocky high desert riding so you may want to take a little air out of your tires. Fun trail. Good workout with nice views and cool terrain. | Ideal | view | |||
Mar 6, 2023 @ 11:23am Mar 6, 2023 | Nice and dry. No snow, slush or mud! Rode it counter clockwise. Next time I might try clockwise because the climb seemed like it would be a fun downhill. Going counter clockwise the downhill is steep and technical with a few sphincter puckering spots so it's tough to let the bike run. Cool trail and nice views. Good workout too For a rider from Prescott it was great to find a dry trail!! | Ideal | view | |||
Feb 20, 2023 @ 6:43am Feb 20, 2023 | 2/20/23 Perfect riding conditions. That will change with storm coming on Wednesday. | Ideal | view | |||
Feb 3, 2023 @ 4:04am Feb 3, 2023 | Trails were dry and in good condition. Only a couple damp spots but no mud. | Ideal | view | |||
Jan 13, 2023 @ 4:32am Jan 13, 2023 | Dirt is great shape, fast with good traction. | Ideal | view | |||
Jan 13, 2023 @ 4:31am Jan 13, 2023 | Dirt is perfect right now. NE end is a little under used, but it’s riding fast with good traction. | Ideal | view | |||
Aug 11, 2022 @ 9:55pm Aug 11, 2022 | Minor Water drainage issue, standing water on trail surface. It's monsoon season, there are side effects with torrential downpours. :-) Amazingly enough, this trail is in remarkably good shape. Was able to ride through everything. Lot's of fun. | Variable | view | |||
Mar 16, 2022 @ 12:17pm Mar 16, 2022 | rode counter clockwise. Was dry with no issues | Dry | view | |||
Jan 28, 2022 @ 11:22am Jan 28, 2022 | Dry with no issues. | Ideal | view | |||
Jul 3, 2021 @ 11:24am Jul 3, 2021 | From Big Bug TH out on BCT (Russian Well) up over Old Sycamore Road down to first junction, rode Cooper Mtn Loop CW. We both thought CW was superior to CCW. CW has a couple steep switchbacks through interesting rocks and formations, but once you've paid, its rolling flow play with mild climbs and a stunning rock outcrop formation withing 1/4 of the highest point. Got crossed up at the stout bright green road gate (go through it, don't go past it!). The terrain is desolate with grand vistas and almost zero shade cover. It was over 85 degrees at 10 miles in and we were diving under the few trees that could provide respite from the sun. But not terrible. But in the summer, be on pedals no later than 7am! THIS TRAIL IS SUPER FUN! Some of the longest sustained rolling flow around. Nothing in Sedona compares. Big Park Loop comes close to the flow but is a 1/3rd of the distance this place offers. You get treated to multiple miles of top gear speed. It's so fun! The trail conditions are supreme. Zero sign of horses. Maybe 15 tiny cat claw intrusions. Didn't need protection for them. Very compacted, loose in washes as you'd expect. No sand but for one dry creek crossing. Climbing the couple switchbacks CW has some fun rock junkets (blue trail all the way). This is on BLM land so is open when the forests are closed for fire season. | Ideal | view | |||
Jul 3, 2021 @ 11:22am Jul 3, 2021 | From Big Bug TH out on BCT (Russian Well) up over Old Sycamore Road down to first junction, rode Cooper Mtn Loop CW. We both thought CW was superior to CCW. CW has a couple steep switchbacks through interesting rocks and formations, but once you've paid, its rolling flow play with mild climbs and a stunning rock outcrop formation withing 1/4 of the highest point. Got crossed up at the stout bright green road gate (go through it, don't go past it!). The terrain is desolate with grand vistas and almost zero shade cover. It was over 85 degrees at 10 miles in and we were diving under the few trees that could provide respite from the sun. But not terrible. But in the summer, be on pedals no later than 7am! THIS TRAIL IS SUPER FUN! Some of the longest sustained rolling flow around. Nothing in Sedona compares. Big Park Loop comes close to the flow but is a 1/3rd of the distance this place offers. You get treated to multiple miles of top gear speed. It's so fun! The trail conditions are supreme. Zero sign of horses. Very compacted, loose in washes as you'd expect. No sand but for one dry creek crossing. Climbing the couple switchbacks CW has some fun rock junkets (blue trail all the way). This is on BLM land so is open when the forests are closed for fire season. | Ideal | view | |||
Apr 10, 2021 @ 4:04pm Apr 10, 2021 | Did all of the new trail this time. Met members of the Black Canyon Trail Coalition doing maintenance. The trail needs more riders. The weeds at the Northern trailhead are obscuring the trail. Bicycles horses and hikers are in need to pack the new section to keep the weeds back. It is a nice trail good work BCTC. | Dry | view | |||
Mar 6, 2021 @ 12:04pm Mar 6, 2021 | March 5, 2021 pedaled from Orme road at the northern terminus to the trailhead on State highway 69. Headed up the two track road and saw the new trail under construction. Went cross country a rode a portion. Dry loose dirt with no compaction. When completed the mileage will be longer but a more pleasurable trip. Because of our last measurable rainfall Cattle damage occurs in several areas. Deep cow craters make for a bumpy ride. They love to hike the trail. Catclaw bushes will take a toll on bare legs. All in all a good and soon too be improved ride. I was the only one. | Dry | view | |||
Jan 1, 2021 @ 7:03am Jan 1, 2021 | Rode CCW and trail was fantastic. Brush has been cleared, smooth flow and no potholes from Sycamore Rd onto the loop itself. Great trail! | Ideal | view | |||
Dec 19, 2020 @ 1:27pm Dec 19, 2020 | Rode CCW today. Great ride when dry. Didn't have the pot holes from horses that you hear about. No cat's claw either. Nice flow. Terry, you can't miss the trail markers after going through the big green gate. | Ideal | view |
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