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Thumper Trail

Thumper is the best mountain bike trail in Dead Horse Ranch State Park. It is mostly packed dirt singletrack.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park is pleasantly situated along the Verde River northeast of the town of Cottonwood. In addition to biking trails, the 320 acre park has hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing and more. Park maps are available. Day use fee as of November 2002 was $5.00.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park is just outside the town of Cottonwood. Drive into town on Hwy. 89A and turn onto 10th Street near Old Town Cottonwood heading northeast. The park is just beyond the bridge near the Verde River.



 The Basics

Location: A few miles north of Cottonwood in Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Setting: Mountainous
Technical Difficulty: Intermediate
Aerobic Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 8 mile roundtrip
Elevation: 500 feet
Time to Allow: 1 to 2 hours
Season: Rideable year round



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