Spur Cross to Lake Pleasant
Cave Creek, Arizona
| Address: | 6033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA |
| GPS: |
33°49'57.6"N 111°57'0.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 40.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Other |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
| Trails/Routes: | 21.4 mi |
Mountain Bike
Start at the Flat Tire Bike Shop and head north on Spur Cross Road. You will arrive at the Spur Cross Conservation Ranch in 3.2mi. From there enter the Maricopa Trail system and follow the signs to Lake Pleasant.
More Information
Never 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 Cave Creek, Arizona
- Head east on E Cave Creek RdDestination will be on the right(282 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
21.4 milesElevation Gain ?
-353 feetReal Ascent ?
1,306 feetReal Descent ?
1,659 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-7° to 4°)
-12% to 7%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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