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3.1 miles
Distance
424 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:36:06
Avg time
401 ft
Altitude change
3,882 ft
Altitude min
4,299 ft
Altitude max
3,882 ft
Altitude start
4,281 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
29.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,890 ft
Distance down
2,398 ft
Distance flat
00:36:06
Avg time
Rust Bucket Details
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Riding AreaDead Horse Ranch State Park
Cottonwood, Arizona -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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SeasonAny time but summer.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerAZ State Parks
Fun trail to use as a connector to the other downhill trails. Nothing too technical, with a few short, steep rocky climbs.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 18 miles average
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- 19 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to rust-bucket trailhead
(34.803999, -112.009220)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rust Bucket
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Where is Rust Bucket located?
Rust Bucket is located in Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Dead Horse Ranch State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.804, -112.00922.
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How hard is Rust Bucket?
Rust Bucket is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Rust Bucket?
Rust Bucket has 424 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,882 ft to 4,299 ft.
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Is Rust Bucket a point to point trail?
Rust Bucket is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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