more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
341 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:12:33
Avg time
305 ft
Altitude change
5,848 ft
Altitude min
6,184 ft
Altitude max
5,848 ft
Altitude start
6,155 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-7.4%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,631 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:12:33
Avg time

FR-284 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

FR-284 is a 2 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Payson Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 341 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 108 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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FR-284 Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2025 @ 10:21am (America/Phoenix)
Oct 18, 2025
 Highline Hold'em ride. Spectacular conditions today, we'll organized event and trail could not have been better. Pristine!
May 4, 2019 @ 5:29am
May 4, 2019
Apr 21, 2019 @ 9:12am
Apr 21, 2019
 Trail is in good shape considering the winter season we have had. Only one downed tree and only seen one other person trail running..
Apr 14, 2019 @ 3:00pm
Apr 14, 2019
 A few Baby heads on the trail but otherwise good shape.
Aug 26, 2017 @ 11:14pm
Aug 26, 2017
 just another beautiful day on the mountain.
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on Oct 18, 2025
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      ajriding ajriding
      Has dispersed camp spots all the way up. Easy dirt rd drive.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FR-284 located?
      FR-284 is located in Payson, Arizona, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.31767, -111.01611.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FR-284?
      FR-284 has 341 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,848 ft to 6,184 ft.
      ▼ Is FR-284 a point to point trail?
      FR-284 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is FR-284?
      FR-284 is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FR-284?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FR-284. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FR-284?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FR-284 are:
      • October (28 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      ▼ How do I access FR-284? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FR-284 are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FR-284?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride FR-284. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FR-284?
      FR-284 is a very popular trail. There have been 439 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 462 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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