Basics
- Length:
- 22 miles oneway
- Difficulty:
- Advanced
- Time To Allow:
- 4 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 1400 feet
Description
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The mesa road is flat to somewhat downhill. You''ll fight your way through quite a bit of sand in this area. After 5 miles, you''ll arrive at Prostitute Butte. From here, the trail gets more interesting. The trail climbs and descends through a couple of canyons, with the surface alternating between open rock, ledges, and sand. After passing Pritchett Arch, the trail makes a final brutal uphill climb, then dumps you down White Knuckle Hill. There''s some extreme stuff here, but remember you can always pick up the bike and climb down.
Coming out of White Knuckle Hill, the trail winds up and down through dry creekbed, with plenty of sandy uphill sprints. This last two miles finishes off your thighs, if you have anything left.
Two authoritative guidebooks give the riding time for this trail as "2 hours." Make that FOUR hours if you''re in good shape.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The trail's end crosses private property. Take $1 per biker with you to pay the toll as you exit. Now drive your second vehicle to the trailhead.
Head back to Highway 191 and turn right (south). Drive 12.5 miles, and watch for a small road on your right. You should see a sign that (among other destinations) says Pritchett Arch. GPS is N 38° 25.301' W 109° 25.995'. Park near the cattle guard and begin riding.
