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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Goldfield Mountains
    Apache Junction, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #307
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 85 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #62159 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82576 in Trail Running
    • #107196 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner

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Golden Eagle is a 2 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Apache Junction Arizona. 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 6, 2022 @ 8:34am
Mar 6, 2022
appropriate name for this... the climb is certainly a hike a bike. descending is a no joke steep and loose venture.
Sep 27, 2021 @ 10:19pm
Sep 27, 2021
Apr 18, 2020 @ 4:45pm
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Nov 23, 2019 @ 6:37pm
Nov 23, 2019
Despite a couple of washed out sections from rain, this trail is awesome - great views and exciting drops
Nov 23, 2019 @ 5:50am
Nov 23, 2019
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        Directions to golden-eagle-172327 trailhead (33.478090, -111.522360)

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        7 miles 590 ft 7 Loop
        Challenging Loop from easy to double black diamond. The views are terrific. section is a fun roller...
        15 miles 1,246 ft 10 Loop
        This is just a route that I want to try tomorrow morning with a friend.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Eagle

        Where is Golden Eagle located?
        Golden Eagle is located in Goldfield Mountains, Apache Junction, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Goldfield Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.47809, -111.52236.
        How hard is Golden Eagle?
        Golden Eagle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Golden Eagle?
        Golden Eagle has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 388 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,059 ft to 2,426 ft.
        Is Golden Eagle a point to point trail?
        Golden Eagle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Golden Eagle?
        Golden Eagle is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Golden Eagle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Golden Eagle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Golden Eagle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Golden Eagle are:
        • November (3 activities)
        • March (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Golden Eagle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Golden Eagle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Golden Eagle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 57 minutes to ride Golden Eagle. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Golden Eagle?
        Golden Eagle is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 43 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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