16.7 miles
Distance
792 ft
Climb
-789 ft
Descent
2,775 ft
High Point

A nice 16 mile loop. Plenty of optional trails to shorten or lengthen this loop

Detailed Description
Latigo-Hawksnest loop from Pima trailhead is a 17 mile popular intermediate route located near Scottsdale Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 792 ft with a max elevation of 2,775 ft then descends -789 ft.
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Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association (www.dfmba.org)
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    29
More Stats for Latigo-Hawksnest loop from Pima trailhead mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 12 min
  • Altitude min
    2,342 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,342 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,343 ft
  • Grade max
    -15.2%
  • Grade min
    15.4%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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