more stats
568 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
00:00:31
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
2,169 ft
Altitude min
2,189 ft
Altitude max
2,169 ft
Altitude start
2,188 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
1.6%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
568 ft
Distance climb
00:00:31
Avg time

Alt. Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #114723 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83986 in Trail Running
    • #60190 in Hiking
    • #43561 in Horseback
    • #42233 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,703 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,266 in Trail Running
    • #1,118 in Hiking
    • #1,686 in Horseback
    • #209 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

Another sandy alternate route in the area.

Tags
Sandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alt. Access located?
      Alt. Access is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.49569, -111.61251.
      ▼ How hard is Alt. Access?
      Alt. Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alt. Access?
      Alt. Access has 18 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,169 ft to 2,189 ft.
      ▼ Is Alt. Access a point to point trail?
      Alt. Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ How long is Alt. Access?
      Alt. Access is 568 ft long. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alt. Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alt. Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Alt. Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alt. Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alt. Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Alt. Access. The trail is 568 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alt. Access?
      Alt. Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 719 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,099 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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