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1.3 miles
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:15:14
Avg time
-70 ft
Altitude change
2,111 ft
Altitude min
2,191 ft
Altitude max
2,182 ft
Altitude start
2,112 ft
Altitude end
-1.017%
Grade
-13.486%
Grade max
11.766%
Grade min
1,964 ft
Distance climb
3,438 ft
Distance down
1,209 ft
Distance flat
00:15:14
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Take five Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lost Dutchman State Park
    Apache Junction, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #104588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #285952 in Trail Running
    • #280251 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    State of Arizona

Easy going cross country trail. Links with Jacob xcut and Superstition Foothills trails.

Access Info

First water Rd take to Jacob Cross cut trail head. Trail starts on Northside of road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Apr 4, 2026
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Feb 13, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Feb 13, 2025
 Trail entrance from First Water Road was fenced off and not passable
Apr 15, 2022 @ 7:40am
Apr 15, 2022
Jun 23, 2019 @ 5:36am
Jun 23, 2019
May 26, 2019 @ 5:22am
May 26, 2019
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on Feb 13, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.17 (5 votes)
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        Directions to take-five trailhead (33.486000, -111.466260)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Take five

        ▼ Where is Take five located?
        Take five is located in Lost Dutchman State Park, Apache Junction, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Lost Dutchman State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.486, -111.46626.
        ▼ How hard is Take five?
        Take five is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.017%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Take five?
        Take five has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,111 ft to 2,191 ft.
        ▼ Is Take five a point to point trail?
        Take five is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Take five?
        Take five is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Take five?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Take five. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Take five?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Take five are:
        • June (5 activities)
        • December (4 activities)
        • January (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Take five? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Take five are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Take five?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Take five. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Take five?
        Take five is a moderately popular trail. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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