Uphill Slog

Total Miles 4.5
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

The Uphill Slog Trail is a challenging rock track that almost immediately starts into a steep, long, rocky climb. With washouts and erosion, you'll have to take it slow, and choose lines wisely as it's evident that this trail is shaped and reshaped by the running waters of Arizona's monsoons. Sneaky rocks, ledges, and wash crossings with steep entrances and exits is what you're in for all the way to the top. There are a few large camping loops at the bottom / start of the track near AZ Highway 78 that trailers can fit into, with primitive rock rings for campfires, though check local fire rules as this is wildfire country and restrictions are almost always in place, especially during the summer.

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Difficulty

There are multiple steep grades and obstacles on this trail, including ledges and washouts with deep cuts in the trail and wash crossings with steep entrances and exits.

Technical Rating

5

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Hrae
Dec 01, 2025
Open
Rocky and slow going. We came down this trail only and unless I am out deer hunting I probably won't ever return to this trail.
Nestor Sambilay Jr.
Jul 29, 2025
Open
Steve McD
Apr 14, 2024
Open
Ran this downhill from FR 9952 (up to Horse Mountain). Lots of cow head sized rocks, slow going, a couple rutty washes. Nothing crazy. 9952 was more interesting and challenging IMO, still probably a 4/10
Drake Bolin
Jan 27, 2024
Open
Entrance to the trail is rutted out and so are some of the climbs. Long wheel base vehicles that do not have high clearance bumpers will scrape. Large rock gardens dot the trail the further you go up.
Robin Miles
Nov 03, 2023
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Uphill Slog Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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