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A great and scenic trail traversing the side of Mt. Francis and dropping down to Aspen Creek.


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Map Key

2.0

Miles

3.2

KM

Point to Point

6,868' 2,093 m

High

6,435' 1,961 m

Low

69' 21 m

Up

481' 147 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

This trail is a great alternative to the Aspen Creek Trail #48. The split off East Copper Trail #260 is not marked but gets enough use that it's easy to find. If descending Trail #260, Moby splits off just after the first righthand turn.

Starting from East Copper Trail #260, this is beautiful singletrack twisting through a lush Gambel Oak grove. Next comes some gentle climbing through pines before becoming a bit more exposed with some very expansive views. There are a few narrow spots, so watch your line.

About half a mile (maybe less) in, there is an unmarked intersection. Stay left or you'll find yourself on Aspen Creek Trail #48. After about one mile of twisting singletrack, the trail overlays some old abandoned mining/forest roads and the descent steepens. It is a steep downhill until you join the Aspen Creek Trail #48 just above the Copper Basin Road Trailhead.

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Shared By:

Charlie Glasel

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 2 votes

#8

in Prescott

#9217

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  4.5 from 2 votes
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Trail Rankings

#8

in Prescott

#273

in Arizona

#9,217

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A view along Moby.
Oct 13, 2017 near Prescott, AZ

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