South Mountain Park / National Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
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33°21'9.3"N 112°9'24.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 14.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
National trail can be acended or decended. Both require expert skills and fitness. You cannot and will not find a climb this technical, challenging and fun in AZ. It will kick your ass and youll love every turn of the peddle. You can ride this trail 365 but, beware of mid afternoon temps in the summer, "theres birds that will pick your bones clean." 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 left onto S 7th Ave (2.9 mi)
- Turn right onto W Broadway Rd/W Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd (4.0 mi)
- Turn left onto S 43rd Ave (3.3 mi)
- Turn right onto W Olney Ave (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto S 46th DrRestricted usage road(0.2 mi)
- S 46th Dr turns slightly left and becomes W Coplen Farms RdRestricted usage roadDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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