Sycamore Trail #68
Tonto Basin, Arizona
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33°47'43.7"N 111°19'14.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
From FR 421, the trail climbs steadily through lower Sonoran Desert and riparian vegetation up the arroyo formed by Sycamore Creek. It turns northward and continues to climb along a tributary, passing through chaparral, semi-desert grassland and juniper woodland. The trail tops out on the El Oso Divide and then descends to its end at Edwards Park in a stand of large Ponderosa Pines.Nice vistas of Tonto Basin and the surrounding mountains. At the upper elevations, the trail passes through a beautiful stand of Ponderosa pine forest. Portions of trail are quite rugged, overgrown, and difficult to follow. Travel with caution. Difficulty: more difficult. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Sycamore Trail #68
Sycamore Trail #68 is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Tonto Basin, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Sycamore Trail #68 bike trail in Tonto Basin.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/sycamore-trail-68/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 Tonto Basin, Arizona
- Head southeast on AZ-188 S toward Tonto Creek Trail (3.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Nf-255 (0.1 mi)
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