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22.8 miles
Distance
3,131 ft
Climb
-3,115 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
14 ft
Altitude change
5,705 ft
Altitude min
6,373 ft
Altitude start
6,388 ft
Altitude end
-34.9%
Grade max
42.3%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
loop through prescott trails
Detailed Description
Prescott Loop is a 23 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Prescott Arizona. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 32 trails. This route climbs 3,131 ft with a max elevation of 7,013 ft then descends -3,115 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Apr 17, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 8, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance23 miles
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Avg time6 hr 0 min
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Altitude min5,705 ft
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Altitude start6,373 ft
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Altitude end6,388 ft
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Climb3,131 ft
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Descent-3,115 ft
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Grade max-34.9%
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Grade min42.3%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 1,781 ft | |||||
| 115 ft | |||||
| 1,621 ft | |||||
| 3,264 ft | |||||
| 1,686 ft | |||||
| 4,705 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 459 ft | |||||
| 1,030 ft | |||||
| 2,277 ft | |||||
| 3,871 ft | |||||
| 2,746 ft | |||||
| 1,539 ft | |||||
| 3,812 ft | |||||
| 4,131 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 1,522 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3,510 ft | |||||
| 125 ft | |||||
| 4,377 ft | |||||
| 125 ft | |||||
| 3,510 ft | |||||
| 3,077 ft | |||||
| 3,510 ft | |||||
| 125 ft | |||||
| 1,444 ft | |||||
| 2,602 ft | |||||
| 627 ft | |||||
| 3,025 ft | |||||
| 2 miles |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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Physical ratingModerate
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Ride of the Gates Loop | Prescott, AZ Mountain Biking
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