41.4 miles
Distance
4,280 ft
Climb
-4,276 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
3,256 ft
Altitude min
4,419 ft
Altitude start
4,423 ft
Altitude end
-51.6%
Grade max
36.3%
Grade min
19 miles
Distance climb
19 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Good sized CCW Loop utilizing some of the northern BCT singletrack and Camp Verde trails. Most of the route is on dirt roads with a short bit of pavement near the end.

Detailed Description
Mingus East Loop is a 41 mile popular intermediate route located near Mayer Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 4,280 ft with a max elevation of 5,442 ft then descends -4,276 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    41 miles
  • Altitude min
    3,256 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,419 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,423 ft
  • Climb
    4,280 ft
  • Descent
    -4,276 ft
  • Grade max
    -51.6%
  • Grade min
    36.3%
  • Distance climb
    19 miles
  • Distance down
    19 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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    Mayer
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    BCT: Buckbed Wash
    Mar 31, 2025 @ 9:26am
    Mar 31, 2025
    		Nice addition to the BCT, well marked thanks to those who put up signs, rock piles, and some rock borders! Has potential to be nice and flowy, right now lots of cow prints, would not recommend riding when muddy. Watch out for the wild bull south of the underpass ;-)
    BCT: Racetrack Wash
    Jan 22, 2025 @ 11:41am
    Jan 22, 2025
    Copper Falls
    Oct 24, 2023 @ 8:26am
    Oct 24, 2023
    		Trail is dry and clear. A few loose rock spots; agree with Kiwi that it’s very similar to Blowout Wash.
    General Crook Trail
    Mar 5, 2023 @ 2:23am
    Mar 5, 2023
    		The trail it connects to that’s green is horrible. Don’t do it.
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    • By schillingsworthTF Pro TRAILFORKS HTA & contributors
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