2.9 miles
Distance
2,163 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Bobtail Ridge Trail

  • USFS
    Land Manager

Bobtail Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pinal Mountain Trail System
    Globe, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #194
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #108147 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Land Owner
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/specialplaces/recarea?recid=35343&actid=37

Bobtail ridge is a very seldom used trail by anyone. Prior to the 2021 fire it had been pretty much reclaimed. The fire did lots of damage to the area this trail is located and due to its condition and low use it has been slated for decomissioning.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Bobtail Ridge multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    2,021 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,659 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,659 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,680 ft
  • Grade
    13.1%
  • Grade max
    -18.4%
  • Grade min
    94.4%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    1,745 ft
  • Distance flat
    328 ft
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      Bobtail Ridge Trail Reports

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      Jan 12, 2025 @ 3:53pm
      Jan 12, 2025
      		 reporter Still closed due to telegraph closure order and fire damage
      Sep 27, 2022 @ 8:10pm
      Sep 27, 2022
      		 Will remain closed under new closure order due soon and will be decommissioned. Logistics of riding this trail have evaporated with the demise of...
      Jul 29, 2021 @ 11:04pm
      Jul 29, 2021
      		 Closed due to Telegraph Fire Closure Order Also hike likely hood that this will be decommissioned. New and better trails to replace it in the...
      Jan 11, 2017 @ 7:05pm
      Jan 11, 2017
      		 This trail is massively overgrown and in disrepair. It would take a dedicated team a good pile of weekends to even make it clear enough to ride,...
      Sep 18, 2016 @ 7:29pm
      Sep 18, 2016
      		 Overgrown vegetation This whole trail is in significant disrepair. it has huge potential, however. great views!
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