Slate Creek Divide Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
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33°56'44.8"N 111°26'49.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 16.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Figure 8 |
Mountain Bike
Various routes available - Alternative #1 (From above): 13 Mi. (22 km) Alternative #2 (From above): 10 Mi. (16 km) Loop top half only (Inc. dirt. to 8 from SR 87): 12 Mi. (19 km) Figure eight: 16 Mi. (26 km) Scenery varies from chapparal communities and the riparian habitat associated with the Sycamore West Fork to Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine overstory in the northern portions of the loop. Check current/forecasted weather conditions as northern portions of the loop do receive snowfall. East and West Sycamore creeks may have substantial flow during and/or after storms. Since this trail is on the boundary of the Mazatzal Wilderness, please be aware that bicycles are not allowed in the wilderness area. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 7th Ave (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on N 7th Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-10 E toward Tucson (2.3 mi)
- Take exit 147A-147B for AZ-202 Loop E (0.4 mi)
- Keep left to continue toward AZ-202 Loop E (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto AZ-202 Loop E (12.1 mi)
- Take exit 13 for Country Club Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto AZ-87 N/N Country Club DrContinue to follow AZ-87 N(45.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Fr 626 (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto N Beeline Hwy (1.3 mi)
- Continue onto Nf-201 (0.4 mi)
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