2.8 miles
Distance
354 ft
Climb
-343 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
11 ft
Altitude change
5,363 ft
Altitude min
5,364 ft
Altitude start
5,374 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,673 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Pine Loop Trail is a 3 mile moderately popular easy route located near Payson Arizona. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 354 ft with a max elevation of 5,673 ft then descends -343 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Altitude min
    5,363 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,364 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,374 ft
  • Climb
    354 ft
  • Descent
    -343 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -30.8%
  • Grade min
    16%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    1,673 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk south on AZT: Whiterock Mesa.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Turn left onto Highline Trail (Old AZT).
  4. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  5. Walk east on AZT: Highline (Washington Park to Pine).
  6. Continue for 400 meters.
  7. Turn left onto Pine View Trail.
  8. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  9. Bear left onto Pine Canyon Trail.
  10. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  11. Turn right onto AZT: Highline (Washington Park to Pine).
  12. Continue for 400 meters.
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AZT/C - Highline ConnectorTrail
Jun 16, 2026 @ 7:36pm (America/Phoenix)
Jun 16, 2026
Lower Pineview Trail
Jul 5, 2025 @ 9:41am
Jul 5, 2025
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