11.3 miles
Distance
1,952 ft
Climb
-1,951 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
7,412 ft
Altitude min
7,559 ft
Altitude start
7,559 ft
Altitude end
-32.8%
Grade max
45.1%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,436 ft
Distance flat

11 mile loop featuring both of Flagstaff's newest downhill only trails Full Sail is a DH only jumpline/flow trail, and Meteoride is a DH only Black Diamond tech descent.

Detailed Description
Pure Loop is a 11 mile popular expert route located near Flagstaff Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,952 ft with a max elevation of 8,838 ft then descends -1,951 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 19, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Altitude min
    7,412 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,559 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,559 ft
  • Climb
    1,952 ft
  • Descent
    -1,951 ft
  • Grade max
    -32.8%
  • Grade min
    45.1%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,436 ft

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Trails in Route

Down Under2,822 ft
Full Sail3 miles
Abalone1,759 ft
Meteoride1 mile

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  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
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  • eBike Allowed
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    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
Avg: 3.75 (4 votes)
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

    statustraildateconditiondescription
    Abalone
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Phoenix)
    2 days
    Full Sail
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Phoenix)
    2 days
    Ideal
    Meteoride
    Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:10am (America/Phoenix)
    Mar 22, 2026
    Down Under
    May 19, 2025 @ 12:09pm
    May 19, 2025
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