13.3 miles
Distance
1,853 ft
Climb
-1,745 ft
Descent
2,529 ft
High Point
Race 6 of the XTERRA Arizona Trail Run Series. Who doesn't want to run for pie?
Detailed Description
Black Canyon 1/2 marathon is a 13 mile expert race route located near Black Canyon City Arizona. This trail running only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,853 ft with a max elevation of 2,529 ft then descends -1,745 ft.
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12 Reviews & Comments
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Keeganpi3Q72
(Mar 11, 2023 at 6:19)
(Mar 11, 2023 at 6:19)
Trail BCT - Skyline
What a great trail, kudos to the builders as it’s well laid out. Perfect grades
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JConnell
(Dec 22, 2022 at 6:35)
(Dec 22, 2022 at 6:35)
Trail BCT - Little Pan
Contains some of the best single track of the lollipop from Black Canyon trailhead. Killer riding through lush veg. Big thanks to all who made it happen.
Deducted a star for the gravel road portion. Anyone know if there are plans to complete the single track on this portion of trail?
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Deducted a star for the gravel road portion. Anyone know if there are plans to complete the single track on this portion of trail?
Yearic
(Nov 22, 2022 at 12:09)
Trail BCT - Little Pan
Difficult to find, tough grind. Don’t think it’s been ridden much in the past couple years.
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cemoorelife
TRAILFORKS (Feb 9, 2022 at 15:44)
Trail BCT - Skyline
One of the best trails of the BCT. Do it either either way or both. A lot of fun and great views. A well put together set of trails.
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cemoorelife
TRAILFORKS (Feb 4, 2022 at 16:35)
Trail BCT - Cheapshot
Great trail. Better riding it North to South as the overall trend is downhill but totally doable riding the other way too, just a bit more climbing. Nothing difficult or technical on this trail should perhaps be a blue but because it mostly ridden in combination with other trails making it a longer ride is probably why it’s black. Trail is in pretty good shape; not particularly overgrown, some loose rocks and loose on corners but generally riding great.
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Amberbethe
(Mar 2, 2019 at 8:07)
Trail BCT - Little Pan
The trail north from Table Mesa Road parking area is washed out along the river as of 2/26/2019. South trail was fine with plenty of loose rock but generally rideable.
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goatzebra
(Apr 10, 2018 at 13:00)
(Apr 10, 2018 at 13:00)
Trail BCT - Skyline
Some of the most solid biking on the BCT. Climbs are rideable but require fitness. Descents are fast but stay interesting. Excellent scenery.
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Lovethatcountrypie
(Feb 20, 2018 at 19:19)
Trail BCT - Little Pan
The north 25% is gravel road and a sandy river bed. The south 75% is magnificent, world-class single-track with some exposure.
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slakka
(Dec 31, 2017 at 19:08)
(Dec 31, 2017 at 19:08)
Trail BCT - Little Pan
Nothing special. Connector trail to get you back to the trails to the north.
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slakka
(Dec 31, 2017 at 19:06)
(Dec 31, 2017 at 19:06)
Trail BCT - Cheapshot
Another segment with nice and casual climbing/descending. Some exposure.
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slakka
(Dec 31, 2017 at 19:05)
(Dec 31, 2017 at 19:05)
Trail BCT - Skyline
Nice and casual climb. Some exposure. Great descent. Could be a difficult river crossing depending on rainfall.
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Lovethatcountrypie
(May 19, 2017 at 22:29)
Trail BCT - Little Pan
Ran into some intransigent wild steer and had to turn back...
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Race Course
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Race DateSunday March 13, 2022 at 07:00am
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Primary ActivityTrail Running
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypePoint to Point
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
More Stats for Black Canyon 1/2 marathon mountain bike route
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Altitude change108 ft
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Altitude min1,779 ft
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Altitude start1,936 ft
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Altitude end2,044 ft
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Grade0.2%
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Grade max-44%
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Grade min39.7%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
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