If you have an opportunity to ride in Phoenix, Arizona, make sure you checkout Hawes Trail System. This trail system is close to Scottsdale and within the Mesa region. It contains XC and all mountain type of trails within the Tonto National Forest.
This is the first time riding my bike here in Arizona. If you checkout Trailforks, this areas has hundreds of trails. After some YouTube research, Red Mountain Rush also known as “RMR,” caught my attention the most. Why? It has scenic views, good flow, and mostly downhill! This trail will not disappoint. First 25% is gnarly with steep sections and hairpin switchbacks. Then the rest is flow.
I was fortunate to be shuttled from Bush Lite Parking lot to Usery Parking Lot at Lance’s Trailhead. This cut my climbing more than half.
Route Information:
Distance: 6 Miles
Climbing: 708 ft of elevation (2 miles)
Descent: 1,308 ft (3 miles)
Route: Lance’s Trail - Alpe d’Huez - Goat - RMR - Wild Horse - Bush Hwy Access
Checkout or download the route in trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/484973/
My Bike: Yeti SB140 (27.5)
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