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Chuckwagon Trail – Balanced Rock loop from Fraesfield Mountain Trailhead

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Chuckwagon Trail – Balanced Rock loop from Fraesfield Mountain Trailhead

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(7166)

7,167

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Chuckwagon Trail – Balanced Rock loop from Fraesfield Mountain Trailhead

07:23

79.7km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: July 17, 2026

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Tonto National Forest

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Parking

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17.4 km

Upper Ranch Trail – Wildflowers and Desert Views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This gravel trail provides a pleasant experience for running, offering ample opportunities to witness vibrant wildflowers and blooming cacti along the way. Throughout, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of Cone Mountain on one side and the vast desert landscape on the other side.

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19.2 km

Chuckwagon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chuckwagon Trail is a fantastic, easy, wide pathway with a gradual incline leading to Balanced Rock. There are great views along the way throughout the beautiful desert landscape. The route is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, so you'll see plenty of others enjoying the trail as you explore.

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68.4 km

Granite Mountain Loop viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Granite Mountain Loop offers spectacular views along the way. This particular viewpoint can be found by taking a small spur trail off of the main trail. The viewpoint looks out into Tonto National Forest.

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72.2 km

Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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79.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.5 km

14.7 km

7.77 km

439 m

240 m

Surfaces

72.9 km

6.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

41°C

26°C

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Chuckwagon Trail – Balanced Rock loop from Fraesfield Mountain Trailhead

Upper Ranch Trail – Wildflowers and Desert Views

Chuckwagon Trail

Granite Mountain Loop viewpoint

Balanced Rock

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