Dozens of miles of machine built flow magic on the Ponderosa pine-studded slopes and ridge lines outside Prescott, Arizona
On a recent biking trip to Arizona with my dad, we ran into a couple from Flagstaff while riding in Sedona who told us we really should add a stop at Bean Peaks in Prescott on our way down to Phoenix. They promised it would be a nice surprise.
Our original plan was to spend a few days riding Sedona and then continue on to Phoenix, but I’m always up for checking out a new trail network, especially when it’s not too far out of the way. Prescott fit the bill perfectly, and the drive over Mingus Pass alone made the detour even more worthwhile.
Bean Peaks, as I came to find out, has been transformed into a machine-built maze of pure flowy fun. This mountain is laced with some of the most fun roller-coaster singletrack I’ve ridden. It’s seriously impressive. With over xx miles already open plus two more phases in the works, Bean Peaks is an incredible addition to the Arizona mountain biking scene. My dad and I had a blast riding here, and it’s absolutely a place I’ll be coming back to!
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Please note that these are my personal opinions – you may argue otherwise! And if so, state your case (politely) in the comments 🙂
Bean Peaks trail map
Bean Peaks is located south of town on — you guessed it — the slopes of Bean Peaks. If you look at the map below, it’s defintely not a standalone trail network. Bean Peaks natually fits into the hundreds of miles of singletrack around Prescott.
***A note about the map: As of early 2026, there are still two more phases of Bean Peak trails to be opened. One of the phases actually looked to be pretty much done (we rode one of the trails, ok’ed by a local 🤫) but there’s still a final phase in the works. You can learn more about Bean Peaks and the building phases here.
What to Expect
Before heading out to Bean Peak, here are a few tips and things to keep in mind:
The Highlights 😁
- Perfectly built flow trails
- Easy climbing on a dedicated climb trail
- Professionally sculpted jumps & tabletops
- Great views
- Well-signed
- Dozens of miles to cover
- Go as short or as long as you’d like
The Reality Check 🤨
- All flow, no tech
- Beginner / intermediate focused
Ride by the Rules 🫡
- No e-bikes
- No dogs
- No hiking downhill trails
- No biking up downhill trails
- Wear a helmet (obs)
How to ride Bean Peaks
Bean Peaks is pretty easy to navigate. There’s one climb trail route that takes you up the mountain (Mr. Bean to Limey Bean to Frank and Beans – don’t worry, it’s all signed and easy to figure out).
The climbing route passes through three ‘hubs’ that access the downhill trails. So you can start easy and lap the short downs near the start or go all out and climb your way to the top of the highest hub. Or stop in the middle for a mid-climb descent!
(Keep in mind that there is a lot of expansion planned for Bean Peaks, so the beta that I’m sharing, which will still be relevant, may not encompass the scope of what Bean Peak has to offer in the next few years.)
As far as what to ride, you really can’t go wrong. All the trails at Bean Peaks are really fun and worth a gander. It’ll all come down to how many climbs you have in your legs!
My route recommendations
⭐️ Trails not to miss
All of them! They are all so fun and worth your time (and effort). You really can’t go wrong here.
FAQs for Mountain Biking Bean Peaks
Got questions? I got answers! Here are a few tips to help you plan your ride at Bean Peaks:
So should you ride Bean Peaks?
Overall, I thought Bean Peaks was an awesome find and I wish we’d had another day to ride the trails we didn’t get to. After spending two big days getting beat up in Sedona, the fast, flowy machine-built trails were a very welcome change for our sore bodies and tired legs (although 2,000 feet of climbing at Bean Beans wasn’t exactly a ‘rest day’).
I absolutely recommend checking this place out if you’re in northern Arizona or you’re looking to plan a southwest road trip. The biggest thing to keep in mind, though, is that Bean Peaks may or may not be rideable in the winter – it just depends on the year. Have fun and be safe!
Have you ridden the flow trails at Bean Peak? What did you think? Have you explored other areas of Prescott? Leave a comment!