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Views of the Mazatzals from any point on this ride are breathtaking. The only man-made structure on the entire ride is the Excursion Mine on FS 193. It’s private property, a scattering of water tanks ... |
| From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Arizona" |
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| Payson, AZ - Mountain Biking - 18 miles |
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A dine cruise through a beautiful Arizona cypress forest through the foothills of the Mazatzal Mountains. The entire ride can be done with a car shuttle, or you can turn around at Mineral Creek Trail... |
| From the guidebook "Mountain Biking Phoenix" |
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| Payson, AZ - Mountain Biking - 28.8 miles |
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This is an especially scenic ride through pinyon-juniper forest to the East Verde River, a small stream lined with Arizona sycamores. It's about 5 miles east of Payson. Tread: 12 miles maintained di... |
| From the guidebook "Mountain Biking Phoenix" |
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| Payson, AZ - Mountain Biking - 12 miles |
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Cutting Arizona in half like a massive tectonic scar is the Mogollon Rim. The rim is in fact the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, upon which much of northern Arizona rests. While the Mogollon Ri... |
| From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Arizona" |
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| Christopher Creek, AZ - Mountain Biking |
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Within five minutes of downtown Payson, the Houston Mesa Horse Camp Trails comprise a network of bermed, smooth singletrack, ultra-rocky jeep roads, and walking paths. The network is fairly new, havin... |
| From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Arizona" |
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| Payson, AZ - Mountain Biking - 6.8 miles |
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This little-used loop around Strawberry Mountain is a favorite among local riders. The initial climb is a lung-burner, but the payoff is the long, fast descent into the vacation town of Strawberry. Th... |
| From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Arizona" |
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| Pine, AZ - Mountain Biking - 15 miles |
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