Many people stop at Emery Henderson trailhead as the section between there and the Carefree Highway is flat and uninteresting compared to the rest of the route. The southern section of the BCT is mellow with a gradual descent. Once departing Black Canyon City, the trail becomes much more up and down. With several restaurants, gas stations and even a market, there is plenty to restock for the rest of the trail. Your one and only real resupply along the route is Black Canyon City. No brakes, no pedaling bliss! From Bumble Bee south to the Table Mesa trailhead, expect dramatic views and the most exciting riding of the whole route. From the six mile mark all the way to Bumble Bee is awesome flowing single track. On our ride the area had seen some recent rains, combined with cow traffic made for some bumpy rather unpleasant riding. The trail now extends farther north of Highway 69, but can be harder to access. The standard start is just outside Spring Valley along Highway 69 between I-17 and Prescott, Arizona. The landscape includes saguaro forests, rugged canyons, and views of the Bradshaw Mountains to the west. From its beginning just north of Highway 69 to its terminus at the Carefree Highway, the BCT is a long descent through a spectacular swath of the Sonoran Desert.
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