Hidden MTB Tech Gem in Arizona - Why Gold Canyon is a Great Place to Ride – Just Ride Ep. 41

Arizona’s been hiding some of the best MTB tech riding right here in Gold Canyon. Just outside of city of Phoenix this place has some of the hardest tech climbs and challenging downhills around. Join Dan and I as we explore the double black Hoo Doo and Cojones trails plus the fun mountain bike Tech Loop. Trail Details: If you love challenging tech climbs and downhills then this is your ride. Hoo Doo is a double black tech climb that is off camber in many sections and also sports a demanding rock garden descent. If downhill is more your flavor you can always turn off and take Cojones down instead. Both will put your MTB skills and fitness to the test. We also explored the alt lines off the K-Trail and ripped through the exciting Tech Loop. Both had lots of optional features sure to get your blood pumping. But if smooth and fast is more your thing there are plenty blue flow trails scattered throughout the network. Regardless of what you are into, the views are second to none and the trails are all well maintained. I would recommend the ride we did to anyone looking for a full body workout and tricky technical features. Editors Note: Later in the year the fauna gets overgrown so the best time of year to ride these trails is during the fall, winter and early spring months. Also there are hardly any trail signs so make sure you have your Trailforks open and ready. Additional Info: Lost Goldmine Trailhead Parking Lot E Cloudview Ave, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 https://maps.app.goo.gl/7zAMyXPWohdLmCC28 Our Gold Canyon Route https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/89168712/ https://www.strava.com/activities/14188851911 Trail Advocates For more information on the trails or to donate please check out Superstition Area Land Trust (SALT) https://azsalt.org/ Featured rider: Dan https://www.instagram.com/the_ride_abides Wordpress: https://trail-sage.com/2025/10/08/gold-canyon/ Footage notes: All footage was taken at Gold Canyon, Tonto National Forest, Arizona Featured Bike: Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert https://www.specialized.com/us/en/stumpjumper-15-expert/p/4221401 If you like what you see, or have some feedback/questions, let me know in the comments below. If you enjoyed the video “Subscribe” to see more content like this, or join me on Patreon for some extra perks. Help support the channel at: https://www.patreon.com/TrailSage Trail Sage Apparel and Gear https://trail-sage.com/apparel-gear/ #MTB #MountainBike #Arizona #GoldCanyon #MTBAZ Table of Contents 00:00 Intro/Lost Goldmine 01:27 Hoo Doo Double Black Tech Climb 03:44 Cojones Double Black Downhill 06:30 Hoo Doo Continued 08:19 K-Trail Alt Line 09:50 Tech Loop 11:57 Conclusion 13:39 Bloopers