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

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 3.6 (8)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Central AZ
  4. …Black Canyon City
  5. Agua Fria National Monument
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“A rocky start with some exposure then up and down to Treasure Mine Rd. ”

Jeff Combs
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10.7

Miles

17.2

KM
Singletrack

3,115' 949 m

High

2,499' 762 m

Low

1,060' 323 m

Up

759' 231 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

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.

Contacts

Local Club: Black Canyon Trail Coalition

Land Manager: BLM Arizona - Hassayampa Field Office

Shared By:

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
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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
BCT Trail
Dec 8, 2013 near Black C…, AZ
Weaving in and out of the cactus
Dec 8, 2013 near Black C…, AZ
O and Josh riding through the desrt
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

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