more stats
3,999 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-32 ft
Altitude change
5,787 ft
Altitude min
5,826 ft
Altitude start
5,794 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
1,470 ft
Distance climb
1,824 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat

Refried Beans (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bean Peaks
    Prescott, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #54
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Easy downhill trail with some rollers and small rock gardens

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 377 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 767 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Refried Beans... Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2026 @ 7:17am (America/Phoenix)
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Aug 22, 2026 @ 8:09am (America/Phoenix)
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May 2, 2026 @ 8:53am (America/Phoenix)
May 2, 2026
 Great shape & fast. Some switchbacks a little wash boards from riders hitting breakers
Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Phoenix)
Apr 27, 2026
Feb 8, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 8, 2026
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Status:
on Sep 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to refried-beans-upper trailhead (34.494870, -112.466080)
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      3 ★ 14%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Ampfrog Ampfrog
      Quite a bit of pedaling, not a lot of features, until you're past "Been There" (aka lower section of Refried Beans). Nice scenery cruising along the gulch, though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Refried Beans (Upper) located?
      Refried Beans (Upper) is located in Bean Peaks, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Bean Peaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.49487, -112.46608.
      ▼ How hard is Refried Beans (Upper)?
      Refried Beans (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Refried Beans (Upper)?
      Refried Beans (Upper) has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,787 ft to 5,867 ft.
      ▼ Is Refried Beans (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Refried Beans (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Refried Beans (Upper)?
      Refried Beans (Upper) is 3,999 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Refried Beans (Upper)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Refried Beans (Upper). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Refried Beans (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Refried Beans (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Refried Beans (Upper)?
      Refried Beans (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,408 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,686 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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