Bean Peaks Gravity Flow Trails
About
Bean Peaks Gravity Flow Trails
Bean Peaks Gravity Flow Trails deliver Arizona’s first dedicated gravity flow system on National Forest land.
Located in the scenic Bean Peaks area next to White Spar Campground in Prescott National Forest, these one-way, bike-optimized trails feature tabletops, rollers, berms, technical rock elements, and freeride features for a thrilling, roller-coaster ride.
Designed for all skill levels (beginner to advanced) and families, with accessibility for adaptive bikes on appropriate trails.
Location
Trailhead along AZ-89 (White Spar Road), sharing the White Spar Campground turnoff.
GPS: approx. 34.504616, -112.477949
(see Trailforks or Google Maps for exact directions)
Hours
Open daily:
6:00 AM–7:00 PM (summer)
7:00 AM–5:00 PM (winter)
Hours vary with seasons, daylight, and conditions—check Prescott National Forest or local updates.
Parking & Fees
Ample parking at the trailhead for vehicles, plus space for trailers and vans at the upper parking lot.
No fees currently (may change—watch for PMBA or USFS announcements).
Trails
Experience premier gravity flow at Bean Peaks: one-way trails packed with berms, rollers, tabletops, rock features, and freeride elements for an exhilarating gravity-fed experience in a stunning ponderosa pine forest. Bean Peaks is designed for mountain bikers of all skill levels; from smooth greens to demanding blacks, there’s progression for every rider. Trails are classified as Technical Terrain (natural/constructed obstacles like rocks, roots, logs) or Freeride Terrain (berms, jumps, gaps).
Currently open and rideable are 16 miles of built trails. Check Trailforks for real-time maps, conditions, and reviews.
See the Map
Expanding The Vision
- Green = beginner
- Blue = intermediate
- Black = advanced
Planned (Phase 3): Additional 3+ miles
(shown with pink borders)
- Blue = intermediate
- Black = advanced
Fun flowy descents await all levels
Trail List
All one-way unless noted; e-bikes prohibited; adaptive bikes allowed on designated greens/blues.
Beginner
(Green: build confidence; adaptive bikes OK on greens)
• Green Bean #7 – 0.8 mi – Uphill bike/hiking only
• Mr. Bean #7 – 0.48 mi – Uphill bike/hiking only
• Rice and Beans #18 – 0.41 mi – Downhill bikes only
• Beany Baby #18 – 0.5 mi – Downhill bikes only
Intermediate
(Blue: downhill trails offer a nice blend of flow and some technical features)
• Limey Bean #23 – 1.53 mi – Uphill bike/hiking/adaptive OK
• Baked Bean #15 – 0.11 mi – Downhill bikes/adaptive OK
• Cool Beans #26 – 3 mi – Downhill bikes/adaptive OK
• Refried Beans #54 – 0.75 mi – Downhill bikes only
• Bean There #57 – 0.24 mi – Uphill bike only
• Butter Bean #75 – 0.92 mi – Downhill bikes only
• Frank and Beans #45 – 0.27 mi – Uphill bike/hiking only
• Bean-Huez #45 – 0.9 mi – Bidirectional bike/hiking
Intermediate Freeride
(Blue: styled features, bigger hits)
• Magic Bean #15 – 0.45 mi – Downhill only/adaptive OK
• Bean Sprout #19 – 0.4 mi – Downhill only/adaptive OK
• Jelly Bean #25 – 1.17 mi – Downhill only/adaptive OK
• Supreme Bean #36 – 1.5 mi – Downhill only
Advanced Freeride
(Black: expert commitment)
- Spicy Bean #17 – 0.34 mi – Downhill only
- Holy Frijole #70 – 1 mi – Downhill only
Trail Etiquette
Keep Bean Peaks fun, safe, and sustainable: stay in control, yield uphill, announce passes, respect others and the trails. Helmets strongly recommended; inspect gear and trails.
Watch this City of Prescott’s quick etiquette reminder video and let’s all help preserve Bean Peaks as an awesome shared destination!
Mountain Biker’s Responsibility Code
Know your limits, protect yourself, obey signs, be visible, look out for others, share the trail.
Guidelines
• Hikers are allowed on the uphill trails only.
• Bikers yield to hikers.
• Leashed pets only on hiking allowed trails.
• No equestrians or motorized vehicles.
History
How Bean Peaks Came to Be
The vision for Bean Peaks began taking shape in the late 2010s, driven by the desire to elevate Prescott’s outdoor recreation scene with a truly unique Arizona destination. In 2020, the project launched with a $10,000 IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant (matched locally), enabling professional trail design by IMBA Trail Solutions. This was followed by extensive planning, public input, environmental reviews, and U.S. Forest Service permitting, culminating in final USFS approval in June 2023 and groundbreaking in October 2023.
- Phase 1: 9.2 miles, opened spring 2024.
- Phase 2: Additional 6 miles opened spring 2026, expanding flow features.
- Phase 3: Planned ~4 additional miles, targeting 2027 completion for full network.
Key Partners
Together, We’re Building an Inclusive, World-Class Destination
Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA)
Lead organizer, fundraising, maintenance, stewardship.
IMBA
Trail Designers and Builders.
Prescott National Forest (USFS)
Land manager, permitting.
City of Prescott
Funding, construction support.
Over the Hill Gang
A group of volunteers helped build the uphill trail.
Major Donors
to the Bean Peaks Gravity Flow trails
Businesses:
- 100%
- Biermann Construction
- Bikesmith Cyclery
- Cambium WLS
- Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center
- Double Doors
- Epic Rides
- ESI Grips
- Findlay Subaru
- High Gear Bike Shop
- Hike Shack
- Ironclad Bicycles
- Michael Taylor Architects
- Mingus Mountain Law Group
- On-Site Medical
- Orbea
- Prescott Home Realty
- REI
- Sheridan Property Group
- Soul Ride Bike Shop
- Sparklight Advertising
- SpringHill Suites – Prescott
- The Hike Shack
- The Riordan Group
- Vivili Hospitality Group
Foundations & Agencies:
- Annette M Williams Charitable Foundation
- Arizona State Parks and Recreation
- City of Prescott
- Fox Racing
- Ingebritson Family Foundation
- International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)
- Kiwanis Club of Prescott Community Foundation
- Margaret T. Morris Foundation
- Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA)
- Over the Hill Gang
- Prescott National Forest
- The Harold James Family Trust
Individuals:
- Anthony Troy Alvarez
- Ruth and Zvika Ashkenazi
- Steve Becker
- Robert Dal Santo
- The Prescott Lunatics, in memory of Dennis Engle
- Bill Feldmeier
- Wayne Fernandez
- David Fizzell
- Ximena Florez & Dov Torenberg
- Charles Glasel & Joyce Van Walsum
- George and Patti Haller
- Blake Hill
- Tim and Pricilla Hill
- Chris Hosking
- Yuri Howard and Bonnie Couch
- Brian & Emily Kleinman
- Bonnie and Ray Larson
- David and Laurel Lloyd
- Patrick Mahaney
- Chuck Mitchell
- Stacey Nicholas
- Karlene Olson
- Greg and Lea Riordan
- In Memory of Steve and Patricia Sexton
- Kathy and Kevin Sleeth
- Dave Spellman
- Gregory Sprenger
- Michael and Emily Taylor
- Craig Thompson
- Erik Torenberg
- Reuben Torenberg
- Sally Underwood
- Derek Young
Individuals:
- Anthony Troy Alvarez
- Ruth and Zvika Ashkenazi
- Steve Becker
- Robert Dal Santo
- The Prescott Lunatics, in memory of Dennis Engle
- Bill Feldmeier
- Wayne Fernandez
- David Fizzell
- Ximena Florez & Dov Torenberg
- Charles Glasel & Joyce Van Walsum
Bean Peaks in the News
March 12th, 20255 of the best mountain bike trails in Arizona
December, 2024Best of Mountain West 2024
June 4th, 2024The First Gravity Flow Trails on Forest Service Land in Arizona Open to the Public
June 1st, 2024 Trail Champions: Bean Peaks Gravity Flow Trails | Prescott, Arizona
Get Involved
Bean Peaks Thrives Thanks to Community Support
Donate to fuel construction, maintenance, and Phase 3—or join volunteer workdays (typically 4th Saturday monthly) to build tread, clear brush, and keep the flow alive.
Your help preserves this gem!