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#95 Salida Gulch Trail

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  2. AZ
  3. …Central AZ
  4. Prescott
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“A gentle uphill with a fast and flowy ending ”

Jeff Combs
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4.2

Miles

6.8

KM

100%

Singletrack

5,780' 1,762 m

High

5,353' 1,632 m

Low

478' 146 m

Up

470' 143 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

You can access this trail from the Lynx Creek Ruin Rd. just off of Walker Road. You can park at the trailhead or make this part of a ride incorporating trail 305.
This loop is a gentle uphill with great views at the top then a fast and flowy downhill back to the trailhead.

Description

From the parking area at the end of Lynx Creek Ruins Rd. ride across the rocky dry creek and pass the gate. Be sure to go ride approximately 50 ft past the gate then an immediate left.

The first portion of the loop is a gentle climb with a couple steep rocky section thrown in to keep yo on your toes. Be sure to look at the rock wall on your left as you climb as you'll see many petroglyphs.

Once at the top you get a great view of the forest that lies on the south side of Prescott. Then a fast downhill with multiple switch backs awaits you.

If you still feel like riding, try the trail counter-clockwise for an entirely different experience.

Contacts

Local Club: Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance

Land Manager: USFS - Prescott National Forest Office

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Jeff Combs
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  4.0 from 21 votes

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#1270

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#2

in Prescott

#61

in Arizona

#1,270

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View of Granite Mountain heading back on Salida Gulch Trail
Sep 26, 2014 near Prescott, AZ
Heading clockwise on Salida Gulch Trail
Sep 26, 2014 near Prescott, AZ
The Petroglyphs
Nov 6, 2013 near Prescott, AZ
You're close to the top of the hill.
Jun 13, 2019 near Prescott, AZ
Don't miss a turn descending back toward trailhead :-)
Jun 13, 2019 near Prescott, AZ

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Oct 26, 2024
Atsuko Ohtake
Nov 25, 2023
Andy Binder
go clockwise. a bit rocky at first but not too bad. flowy and fun downhill.
Jul 15, 2023
Jeremy Holder
4.2mi — 1h 29m
May 19, 2022
Ken Steele
Sep 25, 2021
Jonathan Colsch
May 23, 2020
Louisa Larson
Watch our for horses on clockwise DH. 4.1mi
Nov 13, 2019
Dave Parsons
Aug 10, 2019
John Nielsen
Went clockwise... don't do that again whewh!

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