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November 26, 2006 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a week
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2.50 of 5,
2 votes
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Reviewed by: erict.
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
A great place to ride once you figure out the trails. ckeck out epicrides.com for a genaral map. ride it every which way you can there is no designated direction unless you happen to be doing the 24 hour race held in february, then and only then is it one way. be fore- warned that in the couple of months leading up to tucsons "premier" off road event there are way too many A**holes riding who seem to think that their ride is more important than every one elses. F***um. the rest of the year no one seems to care about this place, shame... goody for those of us who ride simply for the joy of it.
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Review Date
May 18, 2006 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: abegold
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
There are now 2 trails running off the northern edge fo this trail and a third is being built. The 'Black and Tan' trail starts at the northeast corner of the 24 Hr. Trail. It runs up and around Black Mountain and is quite technical, marked with cairns.
The Suffering Gulch Trail starts about 150 yards before the Black and Tan and is marked with cairns with a piece of white quartz on the top of each cairn. It's maybe a 8 mile trail. Not as technical as the other trail it's smooth and flowing thru arroyos and climbs up several small hills for mumerous great views of the area. The trail name does NOT indicate the ride as it's very flowing with little difficult climbing. It's one of the very best in Southern Arizona and unknown to almost everyone. Few locals know of these hidden gems. Recommended Route:
Take the 24 Hour Race Course to it's northeastern corner 3-4 miles from the arch and less that 2 miles from the race course campground. The Black and Tan starts here. About 150 yards before the corner to the south the Suffering Gulch Trail begins. Ratings are for Suffering Gulch. Black and Tan is harder. The end of Suffering Gulch Trail takes you back to the Race Course near the trail's beginning Other recommended trails in the same area:
50 Year Trail, AZ Trail around Oracle, Cody Trail, Bobby's Trails, Dove Mountain
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Review Date
February 8, 2006 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a month
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Reviewed by: G-Cracker
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Weekend Warrior Summary:
I've been riding this twice per month in preparation for the big 24-race coming up in 10 days! Some of the fastest stuff around. One or two small rocky areas and a fun, slickrock descent but other than that... this is mostly fast, winding singletrack surrounded by cactus with some dirt road thrown in. Recommended Route:
It's one-way. Start at the trailhead in the parking area just beyond and to the left of the Willow Springs Ranch arch. It is in the middle of NOWHERE so come prepared.
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Review Date
January 19, 2004 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
2 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Every few months
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Reviewed by: Dodi
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
Just rode this yesterday as a pre ride b4 the race on Valentines day. It rocks! The cactus is even bigger than I remembered from last year. Course is dry and a little sandy in some spots. Nothing technical at all. New singletrack made the climb at the end more fun.Forests of cactus with singletrack thru it. Gentle climbs and 7 hills to climb near the start. Lots of fun. Recommended Route:
Race goes counterclockwise.Checkout the maps at epicrides.com
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Review Date
September 28, 2003 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5
Technical Difficulty
2 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: Colon
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
This trail is very fast and smooth. It is definately designed more for speed than for technical difficulty. The only technical parts of this trail require dodging cacti that are just inches from your feet as you pass by. Life could be interesting on a night ride through these parts during a 24 hour race...Definately bring tweezers!!!
Trail finding is a little difficult and there are no signs or aids to help you. Keep an eye on the ground for other bikers trails, and use the three good landmarks you have for reference, the power line, the mountain you ride around and the microwave tower in the desert.
I had a map with me from www.epicrides.com, and another from www.sambabike.org and needed to refer to them at every junction.
On the whole, this is a very fun ride in the desert with beautiful desert plants and wildlife to see and experience. I highly recommend it and now plan to get on a team for the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo!!! Recommended Route:
The maps say to ride counter-clockwise. This worked for me, but I think it is ridable in the opposite direction as well. Maybe someday I will try it out and put another post up here.
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