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Overton Trail Viewpoint – Quartz Trailhead loop from Desert Enclave Preserve

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Overton Trail Viewpoint – Quartz Trailhead loop from Desert Enclave Preserve

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Overton Trail Viewpoint – Quartz Trailhead loop from Desert Enclave Preserve

03:22

38.3km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

Cave Creek Regional Park

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Parking

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14.4 km

Spur Cross Ranch Desert Trail

Highlight • Trail

This rugged and quiet area is within the Maricopa County Regional Park System. Here, in addition to enjoying its fun and beautiful trails, you can discover remnants of early mining and ranching occupation and observe diverse flora and wildlife.

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15.0 km

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

26.4 km

Overton Trail Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place for a water break with an excellent view across the valley.

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30.2 km

Cave Creek Regional Park

Nature Reserve

32.4 km

Quartz Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Easy trail with not much elevation gain that is accessed from either Go John or Slate trail, it’s a nice option to hike the ridge and have some amazing views of the area.

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36.9 km

Desert Enclave Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Peer down the wash at Desert Enclave Preserve, that often runs when it rains. This area is part of the greater Cave Creek Regional Park. There are often sightings of …

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38.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

6.22 km

5.36 km

4.91 km

2.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

11.1 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Overton Trail Viewpoint – Quartz Trailhead loop from Desert Enclave Preserve

Spur Cross Ranch Desert Trail

Overton Trail Viewpoint

Quartz Trailhead

Desert Enclave Preserve

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