Prickly Pedal Race Course

Name: Prickly Pedal Race Course
Rating: 2.5

2.5 ( 2 )

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Trail

40.6 mile 65.3 kilometer point to point
50% Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 2,722' 830 m
Descent: -2,066' -630 m
High: 2,762' 842 m
Low: 1,398' 426 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 15% (9°)

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Trail shared by Kata Skaggs

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“The 2016 full race course.”

— Kata Skaggs

Official Details: pricklypedal.com

Featured Race - Jan 9, 2019

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There are a lot of gates to open and close, please be courteous, and leave the gates as you find them.

Overview

The full, point-to-point course for the Prickly Pedal from Cave Creek to Lake Pleasant.

Need to Know

If rains have come through the area, stay off of trails, it damages them beyond belief.

Description

This ride follows the Maricopa Trail from Lake Pleasant over through Anthem, Cave Creek, and Spur Cross for the grand finale. The ride ends at Flat Tire Bike Shop.

The trail follows the Maricopa Trail markers into Spur Cross, where then you follow the C4 Trail markers.