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Maricopa County

Maricopa Trail in Tonto National Forest – Salt River loop from Hawer Trail Parking

Maricopa County

Maricopa Trail in Tonto National Forest – Salt River loop from Hawer Trail Parking

Moderate

4.6

(4356)

11,750

riders

Maricopa Trail in Tonto National Forest – Salt River loop from Hawer Trail Parking

02:27

35.1km

80m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.2 km for 54 m

After 22.3 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

114 m

Maricopa Trail in Tonto National Forest

Highlight • Trail

Network of trails running through Maricopa county. The trail is well signed, well used and offers great views.

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2

1.17 km

Salt River Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Salt River Picnic Area is part of the Granite Reef Recreational Area. Here, visitors will not find a lot of parking spots for cars, but the area has great amenities, …

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3

1.90 km

Salt River

Highlight • River

Nice view of Salt River. There is also a picnic spot with shade for a break to cool off.

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4

17.8 km

Park of the Canals (Brinton Desert Botanical Garden)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Park of the Canals, also known as the Brinton Desert Botanical Garden, was created to preserve the ancient Indian and early Mormon canals. It is an archaeological site and …

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5

34.0 km

View of Red Mountain from North Bush Highway

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

35.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

8.77 km

4.06 km

844 m

517 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

3.56 km

3.06 km

1.15 km

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