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1.3 miles
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
00:07:33
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
6,040 ft
Altitude min
6,150 ft
Altitude max
6,121 ft
Altitude start
6,122 ft
Altitude end
-11.7%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
2,454 ft
Distance climb
3,340 ft
Distance down
1,198 ft
Distance flat
00:07:33
Avg time
Circus Maximus Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSpence Basin
Prescott, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Circus Maximus (also known as Clown Town) is a very fun and flowy loop, and a great opportunity to add some bonus miles to a Spence Basin lap. The trail is a solid green, other than an optional rock roll line near the start.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 61 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 334 rides
- Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Directions to circus-maximus trailhead
(34.581260, -112.563120)
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Videos
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mtb
3:47:18 |
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Sep 4, 2025 , Prescott
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10:09 |
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Jun 5, 2024 , Prescott
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16:01 |
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May 3, 2022 , Prescott
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21:30 |
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Feb 7, 2021 , Prescott
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Clearahot619
Really fun in the woods ride. I would call it a little more blueish than green just because of some of the climbing. I didn't see anyone else on the trail and it was very peaceful
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