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Black Canyon City loop from Black Canyon Trailhead - Black Canyon Trail

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Black Canyon City loop from Black Canyon Trailhead - Black Canyon Trail

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3.3

(21)

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Black Canyon City loop from Black Canyon Trailhead - Black Canyon Trail

06:52

80.2km

1,240m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 788 m for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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816 m

Refuel Point on the Black Canyon Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This is pretty much the only refuel point off of the Black Canyon Trail. There is a gas station with a convenience store and a bathroom, or a Cafe that …

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3.65 km

Black Canyon City

Highlight • Settlement

Black Canyon City is a scenic small town located in a valley. The stucco buildings are surrounded by large mountains and cacti on all sides. The city is home to …

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36.1 km

Amazing Flowy Descent down the Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is one of the most fun section of the trail. For 3.7 miles (6 km), you’ll be going down on the ridge of the canyon with majestuous views of …

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43.1 km

Black Canyon Trail - Fun & Twisty section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a fun and dynamic trail layered with rocks and beautiful pink & yellow flowers. The trail here is a bit more technical than the descent in the canyon, …

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80.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

32.3 km

7.14 km

3.22 km

307 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

10.4 km

9.22 km

8.14 km

3.93 km

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Black Canyon City loop from Black Canyon Trailhead - Black Canyon Trail

Refuel Point on the Black Canyon Trail

Black Canyon City

Amazing Flowy Descent down the Canyon

Black Canyon Trail - Fun & Twisty section

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