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57.0 miles
Distance
6,063 ft
Climb
-6,075 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-12 ft
Altitude change
5,147 ft
Altitude min
5,635 ft
Altitude start
5,623 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-41.7%
Grade max
39%
Grade min
24 miles
Distance climb
26 miles
Distance down
7 miles
Distance flat
The route is mostly signed, but the use of GPS is highly recommended.
Prescott Circle Trail is a series of network trails that form a loop around town. A majority of the trails are in great condition, there are a few trails that may require hike-a-bike due to eroded/overgrown sections.
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Prescott Circle Trail is a 57 mile popular intermediate route located near Prescott Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 6,063 ft with a max elevation of 6,684 ft then descends -6,075 ft.
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Distance57 miles
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Avg time5 hr 55 min
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Altitude min5,147 ft
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Altitude start5,635 ft
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Altitude end5,623 ft
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Climb1 mile
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Descent-6,075 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-41.7%
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Grade min39%
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Distance climb24 miles
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Distance down26 miles
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Distance flat7 miles
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Prescott Circle Trail Bike Packing
2:06 | 471 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jul 16, 2020
Ride of the Gates Loop | Prescott, AZ Mountain Biking
trail: Garden Party
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