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6.6 miles
Distance
590 ft
Climb
-600 ft
Descent
2,423 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
2,024 ft
Altitude min
2,352 ft
Altitude start
2,343 ft
Altitude end
-19.1%
Grade max
39.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,573 ft
Distance flat
Challenging Loop from easy to double black diamond. The views are terrific. South Deer tanks section is a fun roller coaster ride coming down Daunting Dare if a fast down hill. Route can be taken in either direction preferred is clockwise.
Detailed Description
Deer Tanks Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Apache Junction Arizona. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 590 ft with a max elevation of 2,423 ft then descends -600 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Mar 21, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time59 min 59 sec
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Altitude min2,024 ft
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Altitude start2,352 ft
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Altitude end2,343 ft
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Climb590 ft
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Descent-600 ft
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Grade max-19.1%
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Grade min39.8%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,573 ft
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Trails in Route
| 1,742 ft | |||||
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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