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3,819 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:08:36
Avg time
-69 ft
Altitude change
2,025 ft
Altitude min
2,102 ft
Altitude max
2,102 ft
Altitude start
2,034 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
1,946 ft
Distance down
1,657 ft
Distance flat
00:08:36
Avg time

Bushwacking Monster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Goldfield Mountains
    Apache Junction, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #107849 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #280651 in Trail Running
    • #109901 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Hike-a-Bike
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Season
    oct-may is best
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017

THIS is a short cut to shorten the distance of "Horse With No Name" Trail. Not much of a trail but more of a dry creek. I would recommend not taking this shortcut as it is mainly a Hike-a-bike. Probably just as fast to continue on Horse with No Name.

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Named due to this trail feels more like bush wacking than riding and Monster because I encountered a Gila Monster in the middle of this dry creek bed.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bushwacking Monster

        ▼ Where is Bushwacking Monster located?
        Bushwacking Monster 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 33.50602, -111.51162.
        ▼ How hard is Bushwacking Monster?
        Bushwacking Monster is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bushwacking Monster?
        Bushwacking Monster has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,025 ft to 2,102 ft.
        ▼ Is Bushwacking Monster a point to point trail?
        Bushwacking Monster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
        ▼ How long is Bushwacking Monster?
        Bushwacking Monster is 3,819 ft long. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bushwacking Monster?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bushwacking Monster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bushwacking Monster?
        Bushwacking Monster is best visited during: oct-may is best.
        ▼ How do I access Bushwacking Monster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bushwacking Monster are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bushwacking Monster?
        The estimated time to ride Bushwacking Monster is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 3,819 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Bushwacking Monster?
        Bushwacking Monster is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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