more stats
821 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
2,258 ft
Altitude min
2,384 ft
Altitude max
2,384 ft
Altitude start
2,263 ft
Altitude end
-14.76%
Grade
-30.571%
Grade max
11.055%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
716 ft
Distance down
00:06:59
Avg time

Cojones Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Canyon
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90830 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116842 in E-Biking
    • #348985 in Trail Running
    • #134702 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,238 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #745 in E-Biking
    • #4,678 in Trail Running
    • #2,678 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2017

Alternate line down Hoo Doo. Steep rock faces over twisting terrain.

Tags
Rock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 184 rides
  • Last: May 27, 2026
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Cojones Trail Reports

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on Oct 25, 2020
Dry
Avg: 4.33 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cojones trailhead (33.392578, -111.406597)

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      Videos

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      youtuber Hoo Doo and Cajones
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      11:56 | 204 | Feb 7, 2026 , Gold Canyon
      Hoo Doo and a Broken Hub!
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      9:40 | 629 | Apr 19, 2019 , Gold Canyon

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jaj23
      Steep volcanic rock faces with some loose, tight turns. Much of this trail is off-camber. The middle 1/3 is full of wheel traps, so in order to clear this section you have to maintain some momentum, and herein lies the dilemma. Crashing at any speed on this trail could be catastrophic, but it would be even worse at high speed. Some of the slabs are steep enough that slowing down becomes impossible. I recommend walking the trail before riding it. It's a very short trail.
      climbingdrummer
      Fantastic, thought this alt line was even better than the original HooDoo descent. The volcanic slickrock in this part of the park forms some amazing features!
      happyboyc happyboyc
      AWESOME if you have the skills. Significant Exposure throughout. Know your skill level and don't forget your big girl panties... Cojones required Wink

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cojones located?
      Cojones is located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Gold Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.39258, -111.4066.
      ▼ How hard is Cojones?
      Cojones is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.76%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cojones?
      Cojones has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,258 ft to 2,384 ft.
      ▼ Is Cojones a point to point trail?
      Cojones is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cojones?
      Cojones is 821 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cojones?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cojones. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cojones?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cojones are:
      • March (17 activities)
      • February (15 activities)
      • January (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cojones? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cojones are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cojones?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Cojones. The trail is 821 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cojones?
      Cojones is a moderately popular trail. There have been 871 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 927 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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