Gila 100 Bikepack Grand Depart

Formerly the long course of the Antelope Peak Challenge, it was later turned into it’s own event beginning at Picketpost and finishing at Tiger Mine TH in Oracle. After participation dwindled (this is a super hard single day ride with the fastest riders completing it in 12 hours, and stragglers finishing in 20+) organizers have decided to experiment with breaking this outstanding stretch of the Arizona National Scenic Trail into 2 big hefty days of riding. Speaking of the AZT, please consider donating to the AZT Association!

Beginning in 2025, though, this event will be a point-2-point, 2 day stage event just like the Coconino 250. This means there will be a coordinated campsite at the end of day 1, roughly mile 64. Of course anyone is welcome to do the full 100-mile event on the Arizona Trail without the camping if they so choose.

Organizers will flip the direction every year, with a 2025 group depart from Tiger Mine, and finish at Pickepost trailhead in Superior.

See website for detailed information.

Register

This ride is limited to 74 riders. Please let us know if you will be unable to join for any reason so your name may be removed from the RSVP list. 🙂 gila100bikepack at gmail.com