Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Cottonwood, Arizona
| Address: | ~628-698 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USA |
| GPS: |
34°45'12.0"N 112°1'7.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 28.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Beginning road cyclists will find relatively flat paved roads with only a few gentle climbs and large parking areas perfect for practicing basic skills. Beginning mountain bikers will find a place to hone new skills on the trails adjacent to Red-Tail and Cooper's Hawk campgrounds. For more experienced riders, world-class mountain biking experiences await you here. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Dead Horse Ranch State Park Mountain Bike Trail in Cottonwood, Arizona - Directions, Maps, Photos, a
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Cottonwood, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Dead Horse Ranch State Park bike trail in Cottonwood.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/dead-horse-ranch/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 Cottonwood, Arizona
- Head north on S Main St toward E Mingus Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto N 10th St (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto 10th St (0.3 mi)
- Slight right toward Dead Horse Ranch Rd (499 ft)
- Continue onto Dead Horse Ranch RdDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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