more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
139 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:11:41
Avg time
52 ft
Altitude change
2,165 ft
Altitude min
2,301 ft
Altitude max
2,200 ft
Altitude start
2,254 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
2,612 ft
Distance climb
2,129 ft
Distance down
1,014 ft
Distance flat
00:11:41
Avg time

A Quiet Alternative Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Goldfield Mountains
    Apache Junction, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #309478 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #380196 in Trail Running
    • #305850 in Hiking
    • #33197 in Horseback
    • #33553 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,809 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,909 in Trail Running
    • #4,646 in Hiking
    • #1,244 in Horseback
    • #154 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

Very faint trail that offers a quiet alternative to the 4WD route popular with the quad crowd. Great way to connect over to the Willow Springs connecter. Mostly a black diamond because of navigation skills needed when things are overgrown. Use your gps Please keep the entrance hidden so the motorheads don't get in here.

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Jan 6, 2020 @ 9:00am
Jan 6, 2020
 This would be a beautiful place to build a trail one day. There isn't one there we found 3 rock carins constantly had to look at GPS.
Feb 16, 2019 @ 3:47pm
Feb 16, 2019
 Really hard to follow, let alone ride
Dec 29, 2018 @ 8:43am
Dec 29, 2018
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is A Quiet Alternative located?
      A Quiet Alternative is located in Goldfield Mountains, Apache Junction, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Goldfield Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.48583, -111.5003.
      ▼ How hard is A Quiet Alternative?
      A Quiet Alternative is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for A Quiet Alternative?
      A Quiet Alternative has 139 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,165 ft to 2,301 ft.
      ▼ Is A Quiet Alternative a point to point trail?
      A Quiet Alternative is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is A Quiet Alternative?
      A Quiet Alternative is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on A Quiet Alternative?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on A Quiet Alternative. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride A Quiet Alternative?
      A Quiet Alternative is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access A Quiet Alternative? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to A Quiet Alternative are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride A Quiet Alternative?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride A Quiet Alternative. 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 A Quiet Alternative?
      A Quiet Alternative is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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