Goldfield Loop route

near Apache Junction, AZ

16.5 miles

Distance

1,573 ft

Climb

-1,588 ft

Descent

2,349 ft

High Point

-14 ft

Altitude change

1,871 ft

Altitude min

2,065 ft

Altitude start

2,051 ft

Altitude end

-50.1%

Grade max

43.1%

Grade min

7 miles

Distance climb

7 miles

Distance down

3 miles

Distance flat

You WILL hike-a-bike!! Don't complain about it, you've been warned. Soak in your surroundings instead.

This is a Goldfield Mtns sampler. It's tough. It's beautiful. There's some great singletrack, some not-so great singletrack. There are some fun dirt roads, there are some crappy dirt roads. Don't worry, there's also some hike-a-bike. This is not your typical system trail loop! This is a primitive, unmarked, backcountry ride experience. Know before you go!! Maybe bring some hand clippers as trails don't see a lot of traffic and catclaw may be present. Expand your horizons and appreciate the amazing places your bike can take you.

Detailed Description

Goldfield Loop is a 16 mile moderately popular expert route located near Apache Junction Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,573 ft with a max elevation of 2,349 ft then descends -1,588 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Mar 26, 2026)
Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Mar 26, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Superstition Area Land Trust (www.azsalt.org)

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Stats

Distance

16 miles
Avg time

2 hr 45 min
Altitude min

1,871 ft
Altitude start

2,065 ft
Altitude end

2,051 ft
Climb

1,573 ft
Descent

-1,588 ft
Grade max

-50.1%
Grade min

43.1%
Distance climb

7 miles
Distance down

7 miles
Distance flat

3 miles

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Trails in Route

	AZT/BP - Jacob Crosscut Acc.				801 ft
	AZT/BP - Around the Mine				2,930 ft
	Gold Miner's Daughter (East)				1 mile
	AZT/BP - Weaver's Way				3,888 ft
	FR 1356
	Cottonwood Spring				3,287 ft
	Horse With No Name				4 miles
	Cottonwood Wash
	Slice O' Heaven
	Willow Connector				2,418 ft
	1356 to Mine trail				2 miles

Details

Riding area

Goldfield Mountains
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard

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trail	date	description
AZT/BP - Around the Mine	Jul 20, 2026 @ 7:21am (America/Phoenix) 3 days
AZT/BP - Jacob Crosscut Acc.	May 25, 2026 @ 7:25am (America/Phoenix) May 25, 2026
1356 to Mine trail	Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Phoenix) Mar 26, 2026	Glad to be almost done lol
Cottonwood Spring	Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Phoenix) Mar 26, 2026
Horse With No Name	Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Phoenix) Mar 26, 2026	Similar to downed trees, big rocks interrupt this trail much of the trail. They must either roll down hill or wash activity moves them around, and stop on the trail adding significantly the amount off HAB. There is almost not flow and much of the DH is almost as slow as the up hills. Very green. Not sure if this is normal are due to the wetter than usual last season. Visually stunning and the "Slick Rock" like sections are cool. I don't think suspension would help much, but Single digit PSI fat bike tires might. My 3.0s left me wanting. I agree with the Amber Status.