Denton Trail #69
Tonto Basin, Arizona
| Address: | AZ-188, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553, USA |
| GPS: |
33°47'41.6"N 111°19'17.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 5.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Expert |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
| Hike Difficulty: | Expert |
| Trails/Routes: | 5.4 mi |
Hike and Mountain Bike
From FR 421, the trail climbs steadily up the east face of the mountain. Some sections are quite steep. The trail eventually tops out at 5,760 feet elevation and then descends to Big Pine Flat for the last ¼ mile.Nice vistas of Tonto Basin. At the upper elevations, the trail passes through a stand of Ponderosa pine. Portions of the trail are rough and should be traveled with caution. Difficulty level: most difficult. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Denton Trail #69
Denton Trail #69 is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Tonto Basin, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Denton Trail #69 bike trail in Tonto Basin.
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https://www.ohranger.com/tonto-natl-forest/poi/denton-trail-69Never 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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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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 Tonto Basin, Arizona
- Head southeast on AZ-188 S toward Tonto Creek Trail (3.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Nf-255 (0.1 mi)
North End: Forest Road (FR) 421: From Tonto Basin turn onto FR 421. Drive 2.5 miles to the end of the road (4-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended)
South End: (Forest Road (FR) 422A): From the Four Peaks road/FR 143, drive north on FR 422 for 2 miles (4-wheel drive vehicles recommended) to the junction with FR 422A. Turn right and drive for 1.7 miles to the end of the road where the trail begins. Courtesy of fs.usda.gov
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