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Hawknest Trail – North Flagstaff Powerline Road loop from Rock Tank

Hawknest Trail – North Flagstaff Powerline Road loop from Rock Tank

Moderate

2.6

(3)

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Hawknest Trail – North Flagstaff Powerline Road loop from Rock Tank

03:05

35.9km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Tonto National Forest

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Parking

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4.81 km

Hawknest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Fun and smooth, the trail has lots of grip and generally rolls really fast. Perfect for almost all levels of riders with a few little rocky challenges to keep you on your toes.

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10.5 km

North Flagstaff Powerline Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This double track road is a good option for a more relaxed climb. Since there's not really anything technical to worry about you can concentrate on your surrounding and enjoy the desert environment.

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24.1 km

Balanced Rock gets its name from the apparent effortless balance it maintains. This location provides an ideal opportunity for creative photography, allowing you to capture images that make you appear incredibly strong as you hold up the rock.

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24.1 km

Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Both kid and pet friendly, Balanced Rock is one of the main attractions in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. There is a massive rock balancing (hence the name) on a smooth rock base.

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35.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

7.83 km

1.27 km

1.13 km

300 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

1.57 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

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