more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:07:14
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
7,187 ft
Altitude min
7,216 ft
Altitude max
7,188 ft
Altitude start
7,210 ft
Altitude end
0.39%
Grade
-6.083%
Grade max
3.985%
Grade min
2,977 ft
Distance climb
1,064 ft
Distance down
1,599 ft
Distance flat
00:07:14
Avg time

Mark Twain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Mountain Trail System
    Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #60157 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101355 in Trail Running
    • #140761 in Hiking
    • #29761 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #781 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,595 in Trail Running
    • #2,852 in Hiking
    • #1,156 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Mark Twain is a 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Pinetop-Lakeside Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 40 ft green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 76 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 410 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mark Twain located?
      Mark Twain is located in White Mountain Trail System, Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, United States. It is part of the White Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.1305, -109.89557.
      ▼ How hard is Mark Twain?
      Mark Twain is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.39%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mark Twain?
      Mark Twain has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,187 ft to 7,216 ft.
      ▼ Is Mark Twain a point to point trail?
      Mark Twain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mark Twain?
      Mark Twain is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mark Twain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mark Twain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mark Twain?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mark Twain are:
      • October (142 activities)
      • August (24 activities)
      • July (23 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mark Twain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mark Twain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mark Twain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Mark Twain. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mark Twain?
      Mark Twain is a very popular trail. There have been 1,962 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,033 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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