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2,835 ft
Distance
182 ft
Climb
00:07:30
Avg time
182 ft
Altitude change
5,998 ft
Altitude min
6,180 ft
Altitude max
5,998 ft
Altitude start
6,181 ft
Altitude end
6.4%
Grade
2.6%
Grade max
42.3%
Grade min
2,835 ft
Distance climb
00:07:30
Avg time

Butte Connection Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thumb Butte
    Prescott, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #323
  • AKA
    Cramp Hill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #53113 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117002 in Trail Running
    • #91138 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Prescott National Forest

Just off Trail 321, Trail 323 is part of the Whiskey Offload and is also know as "Cramp Hill". This is a double track consistent climb with many small rocks. Around race time a nice clean line appears.

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 22 miles avg distance
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May 31, 2026 @ 7:08am (America/Phoenix)
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Mar 28, 2025 @ 9:21am
Mar 28, 2025
 Loose rock and gravel. Recent brush clearing.
Apr 27, 2024 @ 2:00am
Apr 27, 2024
 Loose rock and gravel.
Apr 13, 2024 @ 4:15am
Apr 13, 2024
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        Directions to butte-connection trailhead (34.536000, -112.523990)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Butte Connection

        ▼ Where is Butte Connection located?
        Butte Connection is located in Thumb Butte, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Thumb Butte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.536, -112.52399.
        ▼ How hard is Butte Connection?
        Butte Connection is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Butte Connection?
        Butte Connection has 182 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,998 ft to 6,180 ft.
        ▼ Is Butte Connection a point to point trail?
        Butte Connection is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Butte Connection?
        Butte Connection is 2,835 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Butte Connection?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Butte Connection. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Butte Connection? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Butte Connection are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Butte Connection?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Butte Connection. The trail is 2,835 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Butte Connection?
        Butte Connection is a very popular trail. There have been 4,258 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,213 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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