more stats
1,404 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
2,154 ft
Altitude min
2,180 ft
Altitude max
2,180 ft
Altitude start
2,159 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance climb
735 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:01:58
Avg time

Outer Limits (West) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Canyon
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #20708 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116229 in E-Biking
    • #349149 in Trail Running
    • #337409 in Hiking
    • #45830 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #256 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #732 in E-Biking
    • #4,683 in Trail Running
    • #5,012 in Hiking
    • #1,910 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Outer Limits (West) is a 1,404 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gold Canyon Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 16.6 km average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 19.7 km avg distance
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  • 217 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Limits (West) located?
      Outer Limits (West) is located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Gold Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.38116, -111.3803.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Limits (West)?
      Outer Limits (West) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Limits (West)?
      Outer Limits (West) has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,154 ft to 2,180 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Limits (West) a point to point trail?
      Outer Limits (West) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Limits (West)?
      Outer Limits (West) is 1,404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Limits (West)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Limits (West). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outer Limits (West)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outer Limits (West) are:
      • November (32 activities)
      • May (27 activities)
      • December (26 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Outer Limits (West)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Limits (West) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Limits (West)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Outer Limits (West). The trail is 1,404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Limits (West)?
      Outer Limits (West) is a very popular trail. There have been 368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 388 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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