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1.1 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-286 ft
Descent
00:07:36
Avg time
-283 ft
Altitude change
5,651 ft
Altitude min
5,934 ft
Altitude max
5,933 ft
Altitude start
5,650 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
5,036 ft
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat
00:07:36
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729 BLM Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Spence Basin
    Prescott, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60804 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72433 in Trail Running
    • #81674 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2017

Tight twisty turns with some rock obstacles on the lower section.

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 12 miles avg distance
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        Directions to 729-blm trailhead (34.579430, -112.549490)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 729 BLM

        ▼ Where is 729 BLM located?
        729 BLM is located in Spence Basin, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Spence Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.57943, -112.54949.
        ▼ How hard is 729 BLM?
        729 BLM is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 729 BLM?
        729 BLM has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 286 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,651 ft to 5,934 ft.
        ▼ Is 729 BLM a point to point trail?
        729 BLM is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is 729 BLM?
        729 BLM is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 729 BLM?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 729 BLM. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 729 BLM?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 729 BLM are:
        • July (59 activities)
        • May (57 activities)
        • June (55 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access 729 BLM? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 729 BLM are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 729 BLM?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride 729 BLM. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 729 BLM?
        729 BLM is a very popular trail. There have been 2,662 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,635 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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