Mountain Biking

Town of Cave Creek Biking Trails:

Cave Creek manages a network of trails in and around town that connect the neighborhoods to the Town Core area, as well as to the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Cave Creek Regional Park and to the Desert Foothills Land Trust properties. These trails allow for bicyclists, horseback riding and pedestrians to share the trails.  Please remember that horses always have the right-of-way on trails. Bicyclists and pedestrians should always practice caution when approaching horseback riders on the trail and move over to avoid accidents or spooking horses.

The Town is still working on expanding its network of trails to provide even more connectivity for outdoor recreationists, so there are no maps available at this time. However, the trails are marked and you will see the paths in the Town Core area near the shops and restaurants.

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Biking Trails:

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area offers over seven miles of trails that range in length from 1.2 miles to 4.6 miles and range in difficulty from easy to difficult. The park also connects to the Tonto National Forest and to the Maricopa Trail, which is 315-mile trail linking to all the regional parks around Maricopa County.

All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated.  All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette and leave no trace principles.

Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going. Please carry cash to pay the fee using the self-payment system located at the entrance of the park.

Cave Creek Regional Park Biking Trails:

Cave Creek Regional Park offers over 11-miles of trails and connects to the Maricopa Trail. Park trails range in length from 0.2-miles to 5.8-miles and range in difficulty from easy to difficult.

If you are looking for an easy, relatively short hike the Slate Trail is recommended. If you are looking for a long more difficult hike, try the 5.8-mile Go John Trail.

The trails within the Cave Creek Regional Park are very popular because of the dramatic elevations which offer spectacular views of the surrounding plains.

All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette and leave no trace principles.

Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going.

Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT)

Desert Foothills Land Trust was formed in 1991 by citizens who were concerned about the pace of development and the loss of natural areas in their community. Led by a volunteer board of directors and a small staff, the Land Trust has become a stable and well-respected organization working to conserve the most sensitive and important open spaces in the communities of Anthem, Carefree, Cave Creek, Desert Hills, New River, North Phoenix and North Scottsdale - the Desert Foothills of Arizona. To date, we have conserved 680 acres on 23 preserves, many of which are open to the public for recreation and exploration. In 2010 the Land Trust was accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission - a mark of distinction in the land trust community.

Some of DFLT's protected lands are not open to the public and some trails may prohibit mountain biking, while other trails offer biking. Please go to the Desert Foothills Land Trust's website to see the trails, and find out what recreational activities are prohibited.