Favorite Local Routes

Cherry Creek

32.0 mi, 3,418' elev, starts at West Cherry Creek Road and FR 96

This out and back ride starts with a short climb on paved road before turning to gravel. The route rides through the town of Cherry before a long descent down to Camp Verde with scenic views. This surface on this gravel road is as smooth as you’ll ever get.

Camp Wood

31.0 mi, 2,374' elev, starts at end of the pavement on Williamson Valley Road

This out and back ride is entirely on gravel. The route rolls through ranch land before climbing for about six miles up to Camp Wood at the corner of FR 95A, aka Walnut Creek Road.

Big Bug Mesa

25.6 mi, 2,747' elev, starts at Pet Smart, 277 Walker Road

This out and back ride is essentially one long climb, starting on pavement and ending on gravel roads. The route features beautiful long vistas in several directions. The route turns around at Big Bug Mesa at the top of the climb and then descends back into town.

Sierra Prieta/Wolf Creek

34.7 mi, 3,596' elev, starts at Park Plaza, 402 W Goodwin Street

This ride features two stretches of gravel roads connected by sections of paved roads. The route features two climbs through the Sierra Prieta mountains to the West of Prescott and includes an especially beautiful viewpoint of the Skull Valley area at the top of one of the climbs.