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Cliff Walk Trail

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  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve
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Length

2.9 Miles 4.7 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

118' 36 m

Ascent

-25' -8 m

Descent

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

1,864' 568 m

High

1,749' 533 m

Low

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Unknown
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“Follow this trail along the top of the cliff next to the wash with good views of Sonoran Desert.”

— Bob Spak
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Overview

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

Description

Fast and fun. However, watch out for the sudden dips into washes that can be a bit of a surprise given the loose sand at the bottom. Some areas are sandy, so until you're familiar with the area, be sure to be careful so that you are still in control. (Not so sandy that the trails are not worth doing, just in certain spots)

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Apr 19, 2018
Chris Roberts
Aug 5, 2017
Conrad Anderson
Fast with some sand and rocks thrown in, and is relatively flat. 2.9mi
Dec 4, 2016
Dalton Meyers
Nov 24, 2016
Mark Chiappetta
Feb 10, 2016
Steve Lott
Oct 21, 2015
Jordan Willcox
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

#5

in Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve

#5781

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in Phoenix Sonoran Desert…

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in Arizona

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Charles R
North Phoenix
Charles R   North Phoenix
With my hardtail commuter bike I strung together Badger Brawl, Cliff Walk and Esplanade trails for a 12_mile loop of sorts with a little out and back section from under the 74 bridge to the Flume trail entry. A few sandy washes sure and a little boulder hike-a-bike (for me anyway!) but a fun morning. Coming back south on the Esplanade section gravity takes over to bring you home! Jul 1, 2017

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