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1.9 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-388 ft
Descent
00:29:24
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
2,059 ft
Altitude min
2,426 ft
Altitude max
2,253 ft
Altitude start
2,060 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-41.5%
Grade max
37.4%
Grade min
2,887 ft
Distance climb
5,279 ft
Distance down
1,378 ft
Distance flat
00:29:24
Avg time
Golden Eagle Details
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Riding AreaGoldfield Mountains
Apache Junction, Arizona -
Ref Number#307
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Golden Eagle is a 2 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Apache Junction Arizona. Highlights include views. It has rock gardens and rock slabs. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 196 ft black diamond climb. It features berm. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.
Access Info
The Wolverine gate is located in the city of Apache Junction. From Mesa head east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) and take the Idaho Street exit. Follow Idaho Street north 4.5 miles to McKellips Road. Turn right on McKellips and travel half a mile to the Wolverine Pass Road then turn left. Follow Wolverine Pass Road for 7/8 mile and then turn right on Tonto Road. Travel north on Tonto Road for a 1/4 mile to Cactus Road and turn left. Follow Cactus to McDowell Road and follow it to the FR-10 gate.
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