Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688

Total Miles 15.7
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This 31-mile out-and-back trail takes you from the Cottonwood Bay Road up and down several washes of the Black Mountain Range. This is a very scenic trail that takes you through several different types of rock from Sandstone to Basaltic Lava Rock. There is a good chance of spotting a warren of burros along this trail. There is a steep section of the trail at approximately 7 miles which requires 4 Low to traverse.

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Difficulty

This trail has several sandy washes with loose rocks up to 12 inches in height. There are washed-out portions of the road up to 12 inches in depth. Around 7 miles in there is a short section with steep climbs requiring 4 Low to climb.

Technical Rating

3

Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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