Big Bug Trailhead

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Phoenix, AZ · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded

Season Not recorded

Campfires Not recorded

Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Campground Stats

Total Sites

Location

34.36277778, -112.1763889 · Hassayampa Field Office , Phoenix , AZ 85022

Description

The Big Bug Trailhead accesses the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail.

The 80-mile Black Canyon Trail provides mountain bikers with a long-range back country trail riding opportunity. This historic National Recreation Trail is of national significance, following a route used since the times of pre-historic Native American travelers and traders. This trail provides a challenging ride experience characterized by rough, unstable soils and rocks, with various trail grades and numerous elevation changes within a harsh desert climate.

The trail meanders through the Sonoran Desert landscape, including saguaro forests and rugged canyons.

The trail is recommended for use from November through April. At other times of the year, the trail is seldom used.

The difficulty level is intermediate.

Directions

From Phoenix, on Interstate 17, take exit 262 for State Route 69 North towards Prescott. Stay on SR-69 for approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left (east) for the trailhead, 0.5 miles north of Rocking Lake Lane.

From Prescott, head south on SR-69 for 30 miles. The turn-off is on the right (east), 0.4 miles after mile marker 267.

Activities

HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING MOUNTAIN BIKING Trail Running

Details

Phone	602-867-5400
Email	[email protected]

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