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Badger Brawl Trail

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 4.1 (13)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. Scottsdale
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“Flat, fast, and fun. ”

Bob Spak
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3.4

Miles

5.5

KM
Singletrack

1,858' 566 m

High

1,726' 526 m

Low

20' 6 m

Up

145' 44 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

Max Grade (2°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Please don't ride on trails after rains. preserve trails and make sure they are dry before riding. Major wash area - be on lookout during monsoon season as some areas may be impassable.

Description

This trail connects the Apache Wash trailhead to the Cliff Walk Trail using the Apache Wash Loop. This trail is a typical sandy wash trail. It winds through desert terrain passing cactus over loose terrain for its entirety - enjoy!

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Phoenix - Trails and Desert Preserves

Shared By:

Bob Spak
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 13 votes

#1

in Scottsdale

#8459

Overall
  4.1 from 13 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Scottsdale

#217

in Arizona

#8,459

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Photos

Riding the Badger Brawl trail in the Apache Wash Trailhead area of the Sonoran Desert Preserve.
Sep 5, 2016 near Cave Creek, AZ
Did not anticipate this much fun on a ride near Scottsdale (Badger Brawl). Honestly, ripping fun!
Oct 21, 2018 near Cave Creek, AZ
Badger Brawl Trail crossing Cave Creek after a rainy week.
Mar 25, 2023 near Cave Creek, AZ

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Mar 25, 2023
Mountain Park
3.4mi — 0h 25m
Nov 23, 2021
Mountain Park
1.5mi
Apr 30, 2021
Ed Abula
Oct 18, 2020
Charles Yang
Feb 9, 2020
Paul S
Took Apache Wash-Badger Brawl-Cliff Walk-Esplande-Apache Wash — 2h 30m
Sep 15, 2019
A H
Apr 19, 2018
Chris Roberts
Jan 25, 2018
Jamie Sarber

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