Mescal Ridge
2.2 mi
Distance
266 ft
Elev. Gain
53m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mescal Ridge is a point-to-point trail in Gila County, Arizona. It is 2.2 miles long and gains 266 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Arizona State Parks & Trails, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Bear Flat, Arizona, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,701 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 1,722 ft |
| End | 2.3 mi | 1,663 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: Arizona State Parks & Trails, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Bear Flat, AZ · in or next to town
- County:
- Gila County, AZ
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Bearhide Group Site
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Christopher Creek
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Trail 1371 Dispersed Camping
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Ponderosa Campground (AZ) Tonto National Forest
3.2 mi awayTonto National Forest
Payson, AZ
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Ponderosa (az)
3.3 mi awayPAYSON, AZ
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