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1,453 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
2,061 ft
Altitude min
2,076 ft
Altitude max
2,062 ft
Altitude start
2,077 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance climb
269 ft
Distance down
535 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Between the Gates Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Goldfield Mountains
    Apache Junction, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #60801 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #289025 in Trail Running
    • #290628 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
  • Year Opened
    2018

Great trail off of Foothills. Trail sees mostly horse traffic, trail in nicely bedded down and features small minor technical climb if you're going north north east on the trail.

I'm giving the trail it's name because you go right between two cactus that almost look like they could be pillars for a gate.

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Foothills trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to between-the-gates trailhead (33.468970, -111.488290)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Between the Gates

        ▼ Where is Between the Gates located?
        Between the Gates 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 33.46897, -111.48829.
        ▼ How hard is Between the Gates?
        Between the Gates is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Between the Gates?
        Between the Gates has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,061 ft to 2,076 ft.
        ▼ Is Between the Gates a point to point trail?
        Between the Gates is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Between the Gates?
        Between the Gates is 1,453 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Between the Gates?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Between the Gates. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Between the Gates? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Between the Gates are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Between the Gates?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Between the Gates. The trail is 1,453 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Between the Gates?
        Between the Gates is a very popular trail. There have been 150 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 149 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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