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New River and New River Mesa Routes
Mountain bikes are allowed
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New River and New River Mesa Routes has scenery that includes views of the riparian habitat associated with New River, chaparral vegetation, and juniper woodland. The parking lots of three different recreation sites located nearby, offer good places to park a vehicle.
Check current/forecasted weather condition and the Cave Creek Ranger District before using, as thunderstorms may cause flash flooding in the area. The New River Route is 13.5 miles and the New River Mesa Route is 12.2 miles, both have been given a more difficult rating. Mountain biking is permitted on these routes.

Facilities: New River and New River Mesa Routes has restrooms at the parking areas for the nearby recreation sites. Gas, food, and lodging can be found in Scottsdale.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for New River and New River Mesa Routes.

Best Time To Visit: New River and New River Mesa Routes are open year round, depending on the weather.

Fees: No fee is charged.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Bicyclist should yield to all other non-motorized traffic.

Directions: To reach New River and New River Mesa Routes from Scottsdale, travel north on Scottsdale Road to the Cave Creek Road 24. Take Cave Creek Road 24 north to its intersection with Forest Road 41, located 3 miles past the Seven Spring Recreation Site. Take Forest Road 41 west to its junction with Forest Road 17. From here bike either take Forest Road 41 west to the Forest Boundary which is the New River Route, or bike Forest Road 17 west to its end which is the New River Mesa Route.

Address
Tonto National Forest
40202 North Cave Creek Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85262
Phone
General: (480) 595-3300
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