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Slate Trail

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 4.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Carefree and Cave Creek
  5. Cave Creek Park
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“A pleasant trail through a striking desert landscape. ”

Eric Ashley
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2.0

Miles

3.3

KM

Point to Point

2,133' 650 m

High

2,004' 611 m

Low

80' 24 m

Up

150' 46 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

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This trail is open to bikers and equestrian riders. Be alert as you hike.

Description

This is an easy and well-maintained trail that travels east from the parking area to connect with the Quartz Trail, Flume Trail, and Military Trail. The grade is gentle, but hikers shouldn't expect any respite from the sun.

Contacts

Land Manager: Maricopa County Parks

Shared By:

Eric Ashley
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 2 votes

#3

in Cave Creek Park

#13575

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  4.0 from 2 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Cave Creek Park

#455

in Arizona

#13,575

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Trailhead for the Slate Trail.
Mar 25, 2019 near Cave Creek, AZ
Slate "steps" on the Slate Trail.
Nov 10, 2017 near Cave Creek, AZ

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Oct 20, 2019
Michelle F
Mar 1, 2019
Scott Brace
Dec 8, 2017
Peter Danielsen
Round trip from parking to border sign. 3.2mi

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