5.7 miles
Distance
691 ft
Climb
-691 ft
Descent
1,635 ft
High Point
1,052 ft
Altitude min
1,052 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
-36.7%
Grade max
34.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Loop to travel up to Blackjack

Detailed Description
Blackjack Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Goodyear Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 691 ft with a max elevation of 1,635 ft then descends -691 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 29, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 11 min
  • Altitude min
    1,052 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,052 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,053 ft
  • Climb
    691 ft
  • Descent
    -691 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.7%
  • Grade min
    34.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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    Double Black Diamond
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