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1.6 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:16:55
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
780 ft
Altitude min
893 ft
Altitude max
855 ft
Altitude start
784 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
2,198 ft
Distance climb
3,268 ft
Distance down
3,146 ft
Distance flat
00:16:55
Avg time

Trash Can Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    SARA Park
    Lake Havasu City, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55844 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228161 in Trail Running
    • #56306 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

This trail starts right at the Main Trailhead. There are also a few connector trails in the middle of these hills, that will give you a chance to mix it up some if you'd like. The one section along the ridge will keep you on your toes for sure, enjoy

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Main Trailhead

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    Land Manager
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to trash-can trailhead (34.443770, -114.264860)

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        youtuber BEAUTIFUL SUNSET RIDE \\ Trash Can Lid Trail...
        10:16 | 895 | Jan 16, 2018 , Lake Havasu City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trash Can

        ▼ Where is Trash Can located?
        Trash Can is located in SARA Park, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, United States. It is part of the SARA Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.44377, -114.26486.
        ▼ How hard is Trash Can?
        Trash Can is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trash Can?
        Trash Can has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 780 ft to 893 ft.
        ▼ Is Trash Can a point to point trail?
        Trash Can is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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