Name: Black Canyon Trail (BCT) - Bumblebee TH to Treasure Mine Rd
Rating: 3.6

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Starting from the Bumblebee Trailhead go north onto the BCT. The first 4 miles are a little technical with rock sections, tight turns and good sized drop offs. After the fast doubletrack downhill you cross the run and the fun starts.

The next couple miles are a gentle climb with some fun cross country riding. Once this section ends at the next road there is a gentle p then down to Treasure Mine Rd. This section has a few tight turns, a little cat claw and some great views of the area.

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Local Club: Black Canyon Trail Coalition

Land Manager: BLM Arizona - Hassayampa Field Office

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Jeff Combs with improvements by Michael Weiss

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3.6 from 8 votes

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3.6 from 8 votes

5 Star		13%
4 Star		50%
3 Star		25%
2 Star		13%
1 Star		0%

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The Bumble Bee segment of the Black Canyon trail has an abundance of giant saguaros.

Apr 24, 2015 near Black C…, AZ

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Dec 8, 2013 near Black C…, AZ

Going the wrong way on the Black Canyon Trail.

Oct 31, 2018 near Black C…, AZ

Awesome cactii on the Black Canyon Trail

Feb 10, 2019 near Black C…, AZ

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Apr 3, 2021

Richard Schmiedeke

This section is pretty much worn out. Lots of rock gardens, drops, etc. Should be rated a blue/black due to rock gardens, washouts, etc

Apr 25, 2020

Scott Parker

Good ride, would recommend doing out and back in weather under 80. Tough climbs and some pretty rocky technical parts. Haunted by thistles across t… 21mi — 4h 00m

Mar 7, 2020

Will Falltrick

Rode a piece. Beautiful conditions! 8mi — 0h 45m

May 20, 2019

Chris Tieman

Feb 8, 2018

Mike Gibson

Jan 6, 2018

Tyrel Fenwick

Down and back

Apr 24, 2016

Brendan Walsh

7h 30m

Jan 29, 2016

jay delga

Great scenes and nice dopey trail, no big drops or technical sections although still challenging with loose sections. Very fun trail to do as a s... — 1h 20m

Dec 30, 2015

Mark Slovak

Dec 29, 2015

Mark Slovak

Oct 16, 2015

Chad Miller

I actually went south about 5 miles and came back. It was awesome

Jun 28, 2014

Jacob Bung Jacob Bung

10mi

Feb 16, 2014

Rachel Campbell

10.7mi

Jan 28, 2014

Scott Darling

Started from were BTC crossed the Crown King Road mostly on the new sections of trail 8mi

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Black Canyon Trail (BCT) - Bumblebee TH to Treasure Mine Rd

“A rocky start with some exposure then up and down to Treasure Mine Rd. ”

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3,115' 949 m

2,499' 762 m

1,060' 323 m

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