Tom Riddle > Comments
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Aug 19, 2026
The climb out of Reds Lake is only about 60 ft. It goes fast.
Lots of root steps on the descent. The paral…
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Aug 19, 2026
Not really mtn biking but a nice coast down into town from the lakes.
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Aug 19, 2026
As of Aug 2026, this trail is not easy. Roots, potholes and uphill sections are tricky.
Skip it and coast d…
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Aug 19, 2026
Good access for the more fun Bearing Straits.
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Aug 19, 2026
Use Gravy Train from either direction to access this fun trail.
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Aug 19, 2026
Going downhill, there are a couple of steep spots plus 2 stiff uphill sections.
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Aug 19, 2026
Considerably easier and more scenic than the parallel Beach Cruiser segment.
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Jun 29, 2026
For those who like this kind of trail, I also recommend the Bean Peaks trails near Prescott. Several downh…
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Jun 29, 2026
For those who like this kind of route, I also recommend the Bean Peaks Trails near Prescott. Several downh…
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Jan 5, 2026
Taking this alternate route from the Gooseneck adds a little elevation to your ride for more exercise.
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Dec 28, 2025
Keep a map handy. The place is a maze of trails.
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Dec 28, 2025
Lots of turns and dips through small gullies.
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Dec 28, 2025
No large climbs, but lots of dips through small gullies.
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Nov 5, 2025
It reminds me a little of the Kazons from Star Trek Voyager.
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Oct 4, 2025
Nice gentle slopes. Not too many rocks. Very pleasant from east to west.
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Sep 29, 2025
As of September 2025, a number of spots have become sandy since 6 months ago, increasing the difficulty level.
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Jun 28, 2025
Lots of rocky obstacles with short smooth sections in-between.
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May 11, 2025
CCW is the easier direction, so tough guys should do CW.
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Sep 3, 2024
Schultz Pass Road is back open to motor vehicles as of 9/2/2024.
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Jan 28, 2024
I disagree with the comment about this trail being specifically designed for bikes. It is mostly used by hi…
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Dec 28, 2023
A couple of tips for dealing with the sandy sections.
1. When the trail splits into 2 separate tracks, the…
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Sep 11, 2023
It is rockier and steeper than is evident from people's Youtube videos. Still, it is a fun trail doable by…
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Jul 28, 2023
Paved and car accessible road around a gated neighborhood. Better on a road bike.
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Jul 10, 2023
The Pipeline Fire in 2022 burned up a chunk of this trail and the surrounding area. As of 7/7/2023, FR 420…
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Jul 5, 2023
Noticeably rockier than the adjacent Soldier's Trail, but still fits the "Blue" criteria. It makes a nice…
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Jul 5, 2023
I think this meets the criteria of a blue trail: "Moderately steep. Uneven terrain with small rocks or roo…
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Jun 27, 2023
The trail is much clearer now, but rather under-used.
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May 1, 2023
Sometime since last October, some of the low brush in this area was bulldozed down, obscuring a couple of h…
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Apr 7, 2023
There are a few trails in the preserve that are sandy wash bottoms that horses like, but are not bikeable.…
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Apr 7, 2023
There was a little water in the sandy rocky wash (following the wet winter) as I pushed my bike up it.
I wo…
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Apr 4, 2023
The longest sandy section of the trail (near the east end) has a bypass on the left (east) side.
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Feb 21, 2023
”I don't like sand, it's coarse, rough, irritating, and gets everywhere.”
Anakin Skywalker
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Feb 6, 2023
Clockwise: Chunky and bumpy uphill; Smooth and pleasant downhill.
Counterclockwise: Smooth and gentle uph…
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Feb 3, 2023
Even if one is hard-core enough to pedal this, there are way too many hikers on the trail. It's best to le…
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Jan 20, 2023
I submitted direction corrections (West --> East). I must have been tired when I initially wrote the descr…
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Jan 9, 2023
It's a pretty smooth trail. The chances of breaking a spoke are slim.
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