Near Precipice
Barrell Roll Trail sunrise
Near Precipice
Riding past a Barrel Cactus near the end of the trail.

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Precipice

4.0 (1 Rating)
Beautiful desert trail making its way through some awesome vantages and areas of exposure.
0.8
mi
Distance
163
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.84mi
Distance
163ft
Elevation Gain
2ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
3,300ft
High Point
3,137ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Precipice Trail starts on the left about 50 feet from the trailhead stepover off the Barrel Roll Trail. It connects to the Sidewinder Trail and can provide an alternative route for the lower section of Barrel Roll. Although it sits just below Barrel Roll, Precipice offers different terrain, plants, and views. Precipice is so named because of the tight squeeze that occurs in the middle section of the trail. Huge rocks slabs tumble down the slope from the upper rim and pinch the trail against a lower cliff edge. While trail construction has moderated the technical aspects of the trail, exposure is still a factor.

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Contributors
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