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9.8 miles
Distance
626 ft
Climb
-627 ft
Descent
2,338 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
2,033 ft
Altitude min
2,064 ft
Altitude start
2,064 ft
Altitude end
-24.1%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Mostly a CW loop through some of the fun southern end trails. Part of this route uses the greater AZ1000 route.
Detailed Description
Goldfields South Loop is a 10 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Apache Junction Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 39 trails. This route climbs 626 ft with a max elevation of 2,338 ft then descends -627 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Apr 8, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time3 hr 54 min
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Altitude min2,033 ft
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Altitude start2,064 ft
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Altitude end2,064 ft
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Climb626 ft
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Descent-627 ft
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Grade max-24.1%
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Grade min24.2%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
10 Reviews & Comments
johnnyr018W0TtG
It was pretty miserable. Would not recommend unless you enjoy biking uphill both ways
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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TJ Hamel Downhill at NRA Pit
trail: Gold Dust
3:14 | 1043 | comments: 6 | favs: 8
Feb 28, 2011
Downhill at the NRA Pit outside of Phoenix, Arizona!
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Song: DJ FRESH-GOLD DUST
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