There isn’t much technical riding along the route, but there are very long stretches with scattered fist-sized rocks, sand, and unforgivable washboard that can be rough on your body and gear. Route Difficulty: The loop was assigned a 7 out of 10 based on the amount of rough forest service roads and the somewhat inconsistent availability of water. The trail leads south past Black Canyon City and New River before meandering back into the city of Phoenix, which likely involves the taste of cold beer and a good meal for most. After leaving Tonto, the route traverses across to the northern end of the infamous Black Canyon Trail, one of the longest continuous singletrack trails in Arizona. The eastern edge of the Fool’s Loop travels through the beautiful Tonto National Forest, following rough gravel service roads lined with saguaro cacti. Within this trail system, there are endless options to tag on a longer day of trail riding if you so desire. After a quick stop in North Scottsdale for a late breakfast or lunch, the route quickly changes directions by introducing the popular singletrack within Brown’s Ranch Trailhead and a section of the newly developed Maricopa Trail. The Fool’s Loop starts off by navigating through the sprawling city of Phoenix, following urban pathways and canal trails, passing through city green spaces like the Tempe Beach Park, Grand Canal and the Central Arizona Canal. Made up of urban paths, flowy singletrack, and rugged forest service roads, the loop takes in some other excellent trails and sights along the way.įollowing chunky and unforgiving service roads through Tonto National Forest and singletrack along the BCT, this route passes through countless saguaro forests, rugged canyons, and rolling desert plains that are sure to impress visitors and Arizona locals alike. The Fools Loop starts and finishes in downtown Phoenix, close to amenities and the airport for those flying in.
However, for those looking for a longer trip, or to ride the BCT without the challenges of organizing a shuttle, this is it. Logistically speaking, the BCT is typically done via shuttle and shuttling is generally convenient from Phoenix’s city centre, as well as from Flagstaff. After nearly 30 years of sharing the great outdoors with people from around the world, we know you’ll enjoy the comforts of Western Spirit style camping.The Black Canyon Trail has long been a must-ride route for bikepackers on the hunt for uninterrupted singletrack. You'll enjoy campfires, legendary chocolate brownies, and great conversation, accompanied by the best stargazing ever. We build our menus on your dietary preferences and restrictions and happily accommodate each individual in the group. We take pride in our menu and our backcountry cooking skills. We have all the tables, chairs, and shelters to make a small village and it is surprisingly easy to call our camp home. That is why we have camp set-up, cold drinks ready to enjoy, and appetizers ready to serve. We want you to relax and enjoy your home for the night. In many of our camps you can take a dip in the lake or take a solar shower to get cleaned up, before kicking back and enjoying the view. We love to find the perfect place next to rivers or lakes, or by vistas and sunset spots. We base our itineraries around the trails that we love to ride, but also around great camp locations.
We always take time to enjoy our surroundings, share knowledge about the natural and cultural history of the land around us and snap lots of photos. After lunch, we get back on our bikes and for more great riding. Lunchtime is usually met with excitement as we prepare, our famous Western Spirit salads, custom sandwiches, along with fruit and snacks to keep you going. If you need assistance we will take care of maintaining and repairing your bike throughout the day. There will always be a tail guide at the end of the group to make sure everything is going smoothly. For folks who want more instruction, our guides are all trained in teaching mountain bike skills and helping you ride successfully on whatever type of terrain the day presents. If you are a faster rider we will happily let you lead ahead at your own pace. Whether your trip includes: riding the Rainbow Rim Trail enjoying breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon leading your friends on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands or ripping down the singletrack of the North Umpqua Trail, we look forward to sharing our favorite rides and trails.After reviewing our route that we lovingly call our “map talk” we will head out for the day.
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