64.5 miles
Distance
3,006 ft
Climb
-3,003 ft
Descent
4,016 ft
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This is a great route to get introduced to bikepacking in the backcountry. It's designed as a counter-clockwise loop. Water is scarce on this route, but there is a bear box along the Arizona Trail at the Freeman Rd. trailhead, so caching water ahead of time may be wise. If planning to wild camp along this route, most of the land is State Trust Land and requires a recreation permit. They can be obtained online here: https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/
If camping along the AZT corridor, a permit is not required.

This route is gravel bike friendly with the occasional patch of sand or rocks. Ideal for hardtail mountain bikes. E-Bikes are not permitted as a good portion of this route uses the non-motorized Arizona Nat'l Scenic Trail, AZT.

Route is approx. 50 miles of dirt roads, 13 miles of singletrack and 1 mile paved.

Detailed Description
Bikepacking 101: 96 Ranch - AZT Loop is a 64 mile popular intermediate route located near Florence Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 3,006 ft with a max elevation of 4,016 ft then descends -3,003 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Florence
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bikepacking
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Bikepacking 101: 96 Ranch - AZT Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    2,607 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,696 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,700 ft
  • Grade max
    -24.6%
  • Grade min
    19.7%
  • Distance climb
    32 miles
  • Distance down
    26 miles
  • Distance flat
    6 miles
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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