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2.3 miles
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-199 ft
Descent
00:16:53
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
1,977 ft
Altitude min
2,132 ft
Altitude max
2,083 ft
Altitude start
1,985 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
4,396 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,683 ft
Distance flat
00:16:53
Avg time
Slate Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek, Arizona -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 25 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerMaricopa County Parks
Molten lava type terrain that is good fun in either direction. Challenging to climb and descend. Beginners beware, take your time in either direction. Multiple lines to choose, a good flow once you've done it a few times.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 51 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 572 rides
- Last: Jul 22, 2026
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Directions to slate trailhead
(33.830610, -112.002500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slate
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Where is Slate located?
Slate is located in Cave Creek Regional Park, Cave Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cave Creek Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.83061, -112.0025.
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How hard is Slate?
Slate is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Slate?
Slate has 98 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 199 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,977 ft to 2,132 ft.
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Is Slate a point to point trail?
Slate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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