more stats
1,967 ft
Distance
133 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
96 ft
Altitude change
3,922 ft
Altitude min
4,053 ft
Altitude max
3,957 ft
Altitude start
4,053 ft
Altitude end
4.89%
Grade
-35.817%
Grade max
39.466%
Grade min
1,617 ft
Distance climb
350 ft
Distance down
00:04:30
Avg time

Cherry Spring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coronado National Forest - Mt Lemmon
    Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129165 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #374192 in Trail Running
    • #318862 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,005 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,873 in Trail Running
    • #4,803 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is a trail in the sense that it is a route connecting two points with some evidence of use. Starts as a clear doubletrack, then becomes faint doubletrack, then you’ll be walking with GPS in hand for a little while.

Tags
Faint trail
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cherry Spring Trail Reports

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Apr 21, 2024 @ 7:01am
Apr 21, 2024
Sep 23, 2020 @ 9:19am
Sep 23, 2020
 reporter All areas not directly burned in Bighorn Fire reopened as of Sept 21, 2020
Jun 26, 2020 @ 8:59am
Jun 26, 2020
 reporter Closed due to Bighorn Fire
Oct 26, 2019 @ 12:03pm
Oct 26, 2019
 Not really there anymore.
Mar 10, 2019 @ 10:16am
Mar 10, 2019
 Very faint, but it’s there.
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on Apr 21, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.54 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Like CDO short, has basically disappeared and become orienteering bushwhack.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cherry Spring located?
      Cherry Spring is located in Coronado National Forest - Mt Lemmon, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Coronado National Forest - Mt Lemmon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.5082, -110.84346.
      ▼ How hard is Cherry Spring?
      Cherry Spring is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.89%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cherry Spring?
      Cherry Spring has 133 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,922 ft to 4,053 ft.
      ▼ Is Cherry Spring a point to point trail?
      Cherry Spring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cherry Spring?
      Cherry Spring is 1,967 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cherry Spring?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cherry Spring. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Cherry Spring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cherry Spring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cherry Spring?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Cherry Spring. The trail is 1,967 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cherry Spring?
      Cherry Spring is a moderately popular trail. There have been 107 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 106 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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