more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:16:55
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
780 ft
Altitude min
893 ft
Altitude max
855 ft
Altitude start
784 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
2,198 ft
Distance climb
3,268 ft
Distance down
3,146 ft
Distance flat
00:16:55
Avg time

Trash Can Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    SARA Park
    Lake Havasu City, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55844 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228161 in Trail Running
    • #56306 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This trail starts right at the Main Trailhead. There are also a few connector trails in the middle of these hills, that will give you a chance to mix it up some if you'd like. The one section along the ridge will keep you on your toes for sure, enjoy

Access Info

Main Trailhead

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 76 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Trash Can Trail Reports

Status:
on Mar 5, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to trash-can trailhead (34.443770, -114.264860)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      kamwixom kamwixom
      Kind of lives up to its name? There was a section way out in the middle that was fun and flowy with some fun simple 12 inch drops. Even a few berms. The rest of the trail needs better marking and maintenance. It’s obvious that gravel is hard to avoid around this part of the desert, but more can be done to make these trails deserve the four or five stars they are getting.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Trash Can located?
      Trash Can is located in SARA Park, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, United States. It is part of the SARA Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.44377, -114.26486.
      How hard is Trash Can?
      Trash Can is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Trash Can?
      Trash Can has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 780 ft to 893 ft.
      Is Trash Can a point to point trail?
      Trash Can is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Trash Can?
      Trash Can is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Trash Can?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trash Can. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Trash Can?
      Trash Can is best visited during: Year Round.
      How do I access Trash Can? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trash Can are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Trash Can?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Trash Can. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Trash Can?
      Trash Can is a moderately popular trail. There have been 403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 425 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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