more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-250 ft
Descent
00:10:37
Avg time
-185 ft
Altitude change
6,629 ft
Altitude min
6,878 ft
Altitude max
6,878 ft
Altitude start
6,693 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
1,955 ft
Distance climb
5,151 ft
Distance down
2,415 ft
Distance flat
00:10:37
Avg time

Apache Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Mountain Trail System
    Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
  • AKA
    7th Heaven
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #210698 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #395845 in Trail Running
    • #309124 in Hiking
    • #37149 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,010 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,980 in Trail Running
    • #4,683 in Hiking
    • #1,361 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Apache Descent is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pinetop-Lakeside Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Apache Descent Trail Reports

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Jul 14, 2023 @ 11:36am
Jul 14, 2023
 Trail is marked 7th Heaven Tr. I rode it up to Gauntlet. Large tree down across trail, riding around it is NP. You can clearly see where trail...
Jun 16, 2023 @ 11:14pm
Jun 16, 2023
 Cool single track trail with some nice vegetation, scrub trees, oak trees, and pine Trees, with a scenic view.
Jun 1, 2022 @ 5:54pm
Jun 1, 2022
 reporter Ideal conditions, can ride
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      bedbednarz
      Decent descent, could use some trail maintenance and watch out cow droppings!
      Craig3298
      Would be ok … needs serious trail maintenance

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Apache Descent located?
      Apache Descent is located in White Mountain Trail System, Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, United States. It is part of the White Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.3585, -110.57259.
      ▼ How hard is Apache Descent?
      Apache Descent is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Apache Descent?
      Apache Descent has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,629 ft to 6,878 ft.
      ▼ Is Apache Descent a point to point trail?
      Apache Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Apache Descent?
      Apache Descent is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Apache Descent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Apache Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Apache Descent?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Apache Descent are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Apache Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Apache Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Apache Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Apache Descent. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Apache Descent?
      Apache Descent is a very popular trail. There have been 196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 212 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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