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1.3 miles
Distance
273 ft
Climb
-505 ft
Descent
00:27:32
Avg time
-235 ft
Altitude change
1,632 ft
Altitude min
2,140 ft
Altitude max
1,866 ft
Altitude start
1,631 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-56.8%
Grade max
55.8%
Grade min
2,526 ft
Distance climb
3,970 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:27:32
Avg time

Goldmine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Queen Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #164850 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136374 in E-Biking
    • #63749 in Trail Running
    • #55837 in Hiking
    • #3200 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,619 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,002 in E-Biking
    • #903 in Trail Running
    • #1,043 in Hiking
    • #166 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Upper Goldmine is extremely steep & loose. Tough to hike as well, beware!

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Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 127 rides
  • Last: Jul 28, 2026
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Goldmine Trail Reports

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Mar 15, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 15, 2026
 Awesome trail
Dec 24, 2025 @ 10:37am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 24, 2025
Mar 21, 2024 @ 12:54pm
Mar 21, 2024
 Fun ride on the gravel bike.
Apr 22, 2023 @ 10:06am
Apr 22, 2023
 Not a bad ride. I do think it's a single diamond; maybe for the ride up in either direction. I'm glad I rode this and not listened to a handful...
Aug 24, 2022 @ 6:20pm
Aug 24, 2022
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on Mar 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.4 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      15 Reviews & Comments

      javadown1969 javadown1969
      The climb from south to north is brutal but luckily not very long, the decent is awesome…was no problem with a hardtail, probably not a true double black but still difficult. Worth the ride!
      VZw1fU
      Steep and Loose. I loved it. However it depends on your level of riding. Not a double black however it is a solid black.
      RIPPINGLIPS
      If you enjoy skiing down baseballs and axeheads the north face downhill of Goldmine is your poison. The trail is in rough shape, there is alot of foot traffic. Its fun, very loose and steep, has few drops that could end you up over the bars. Careful on this one with the Everest like line of hikers headed up from the small dirt parking lot access. I wont be back.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goldmine located?
      Goldmine is located in San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Queen Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the San Tan Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.17529, -111.64752.
      ▼ How hard is Goldmine?
      Goldmine is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goldmine?
      Goldmine has 273 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 505 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,632 ft to 2,140 ft.
      ▼ Is Goldmine a point to point trail?
      Goldmine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Goldmine?
      Goldmine is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goldmine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Goldmine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Goldmine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goldmine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goldmine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Goldmine. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goldmine?
      Goldmine is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,617 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,728 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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