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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 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)
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Stats
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Distance16 miles
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Avg time2 hr 45 min
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Altitude min1,871 ft
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Altitude start2,065 ft
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Altitude end2,051 ft
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Climb1,573 ft
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Descent-1,588 ft
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Grade max-50.1%
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Grade min43.1%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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praisejahrasta
spare me the condescension and virtue signaling and just tell people the facts, trail description guy
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Trails in Route
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| 2 miles |
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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