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1.8 miles
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-450 ft
Descent
00:15:38
Avg time
-341 ft
Altitude change
2,124 ft
Altitude min
2,465 ft
Altitude max
2,465 ft
Altitude start
2,124 ft
Altitude end
-3.654%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
20.237%
Grade min
1,486 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
127 ft
Distance flat
00:15:38
Avg time

C4 re-route Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cave Creek
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126662 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158104 in Trail Running
    • #151356 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,957 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,890 in Trail Running
    • #3,209 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Due to a housing development going up, a section of the C4 loop has been re-routed. This 1.8 mile section shortens the overall route, but is much more challenging than before (in a good way). Very rocky, with a few very steep short climbs, but rides fast and fun overall

Tags
Rocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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C4 re-route Trail Reports

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Dec 6, 2025 @ 7:32am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 6, 2025
 total mess because horse riders have trampled through after the rain. Ruts everywhere
Feb 1, 2025 @ 10:22am
Feb 1, 2025
 Tons of volcanic rock. Might be ok downhill, but uphill was difficult. Trail was hard to follow in a couple spots.
Dec 2, 2023 @ 7:00am
Dec 2, 2023
Feb 17, 2021 @ 2:53pm
Feb 17, 2021
 Fun ride on the trusty Rockhopper 3x9!
Jan 13, 2021 @ 9:09am
Jan 13, 2021
 Only a handful of markers/signs but pretty easy to follow. Lots of loose baseball-sized rocks.
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on Dec 6, 2025
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Directions to c4-reroute trailhead (33.871660, -111.995580)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Azrockhoppin
      This trail has been lost to time since no longer part of the Cactus Classic. Adoption of this route along with single track north of Go John would add more variety to the area.
      Gator2594
      Do NOT take route. Was a temp re-route. Stay in Maricopa.
      Imtrich76
      Very Loose and rocky, trail is best ridden from north to south, do not recommend this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is C4 re-route located?
      C4 re-route is located in Cave Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cave Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.87166, -111.99558.
      ▼ How hard is C4 re-route?
      C4 re-route is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.654%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for C4 re-route?
      C4 re-route has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 450 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,124 ft to 2,465 ft.
      ▼ Is C4 re-route a point to point trail?
      C4 re-route is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is C4 re-route?
      C4 re-route is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on C4 re-route?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on C4 re-route. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access C4 re-route? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to C4 re-route are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride C4 re-route?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride C4 re-route. 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 C4 re-route?
      C4 re-route is a moderately popular trail. There have been 994 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 948 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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