Bush Lite West
Arizona
Free — you'll pick up right here.
1.6 mi
Distance
91 ft
Gain
28 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Tonto National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Trail character
- Surface
- Mixed surface
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Bush Lite West
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 199 ft
- Elevation loss
- 199 ft
- Highest point
- 1,540 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,442 ft
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Directions & GPX
About this trail
Bush Lite West offers an accessible 1.64-mile out-and-back ride through Arizona's desert terrain, perfect for beginners and those looking for a mellow cross-country experience. The mixed surface provides variety without overwhelming newer riders, featuring typical Arizona trail conditions with packed dirt and occasional rocky sections. This green circle trail serves as an excellent introduction to desert mountain biking, allowing riders to build confidence while enjoying the scenic desert landscape.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
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