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21.0 miles
Distance
2,604 ft
Climb
-2,585 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
16 ft
Altitude change
5,276 ft
Altitude min
5,738 ft
Altitude start
5,755 ft
Altitude end
-37.6%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
The newly completed 21-mile loop is made up of several trails, including a few miles of the Arizona Trail (AZT). The 12-year-long project concluded in 2025 with the completion of the Two Ravens Trail, a two-mile intermediate segment that completed the loop.
While there are some offshoots on different segments, five main trails make up the loop around Pine: Two Ravens, Whiterock Mesa (AZT), Pine Canyon, Bearfoot, and Pine-Strawberry. Each of these trails is rated blue, making the entire loop an intermediate-friendly ride that climbs to an elevation of over 6,000 feet.
Even though the entire 21-mile mountain bike loop around Pine has an intermediate rating, it is important to acknowledge the rough and rugged terrain that makes up the lion’s share of Arizona riding — a blue trail in AZ may be a black trail elsewhere.
The eastern portion of the loop is where the trail climbs above the 6,000-foot mark, but the entire loop is located at more than 5,000 feet above sea level.
Detailed Description
Pine Loop Route is a 21 mile popular intermediate route located near Payson Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,604 ft with a max elevation of 6,289 ft then descends -2,585 ft.
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Distance21 miles
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Altitude min5,276 ft
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Altitude start5,738 ft
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Altitude end5,755 ft
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Climb2,604 ft
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Descent-2,585 ft
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Grade max-37.6%
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Grade min33.7%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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Pine View trail, the best beginner intermediate trails near Payson
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Follow Cam on the Rim | Bearfoot and Pine Trail | Switchback Galore | Pine, Arizona
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