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1.0 mile
Distance
340 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:11:07
Avg time
333 ft
Altitude change
5,916 ft
Altitude min
6,256 ft
Altitude max
5,916 ft
Altitude start
6,250 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
4,514 ft
Distance climb
459 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:11:07
Avg time

712 Skyline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Spence Basin
    Prescott, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90756 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #359102 in Trail Running
    • #152298 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,237 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,801 in Trail Running
    • #3,254 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2018

Nice windy trail through a beautiful section of Ponderosa Pines from West Side Story to Happy Valley Rd. The climb is moderate in places but overall a very nice ride. Downhill from Happy Valley Rd. is sure to be good reward for the climb up.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 145 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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712 Skyline Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/Phoenix)
Oct 20, 2026
Sep 21, 2024 @ 5:52am
Sep 21, 2024
 overgrown.
Sep 4, 2023 @ 2:46pm
Sep 4, 2023
 overgrown, trail overall needs work
May 25, 2019 @ 9:24am
May 25, 2019
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Status:
on Oct 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Ampfrog Ampfrog
      "Moderate" climb if you're one of the XC pro riders training in the area. Has repeated punchy sections of 10/15/18% grade sections on loose dirt on the way up, may be easier once packed down. Also enjoy the views on the way up, because the descent is one of the best in the area! Super smooth and flowy, won't want to stop. The climb is worth it. Well, until it's a log jam of people going up and down.
      TC-FLOWCLYDE TC-FLOWCLYDE
      Ditto on "moderate" climb but with several shorter steep sections switchbacks near the creek bed. I would rate it overall high intermediate with some black level lung busters in comparison to Santa Fe (true blue) trail the other drop-in connector to the system. I did it as an up-and-back.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 712 Skyline located?
      712 Skyline is located in Spence Basin, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Spence Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.57134, -112.55652.
      ▼ How hard is 712 Skyline?
      712 Skyline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 712 Skyline?
      712 Skyline has 340 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,916 ft to 6,256 ft.
      ▼ Is 712 Skyline a point to point trail?
      712 Skyline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 712 Skyline?
      712 Skyline is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 712 Skyline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 712 Skyline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 712 Skyline?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 712 Skyline are:
      • November (11 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • October (9 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access 712 Skyline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 712 Skyline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 712 Skyline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride 712 Skyline. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 712 Skyline?
      712 Skyline is a moderately popular trail. There have been 668 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 873 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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