Arizona Trail: Gooseberry Springs to Blueridge
Happy Jack, Arizona
| Address: | ~Fire Rd 92, Happy Jack, AZ 86024, USA |
| GPS: |
34°49'21.9"N 111°26'5.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 30.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Shuttle |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Follow single track south. Trail made up of single track, old 2-tracks, and dirt roads. Make sure to be on the look out for AZ Trail markers. Can take trail to Highway 87 at Blue Ridge campground. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Arizona Trail: Gooseberry Springs to Blueridge Mountain Bike Trail in Flagstaff, Arizona - Direction
Arizona Trail: Gooseberry Springs to Blueridge is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Flagstaff, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Arizona Trail: Gooseberry Springs to Blueridge bike trail in Flagstaff.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/arizona-trail-gooseberry-springs-to-blueridge/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 Happy Jack, Arizona
- Head northwest toward Lake Mary Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Lake Mary Rd (6.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Fire Rd 92Destination will be on the right(335 ft)
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