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9.4 miles
Distance
900 ft
Climb
-897 ft
Descent
2,284 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
1,826 ft
Altitude min
2,182 ft
Altitude start
2,185 ft
Altitude end
-29.5%
Grade max
27.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
This is a moderately difficult route due to a few short sections of rubble & hike-a-bike. These are NOT system trails. Enjoy the adventure and remote feel in this scenic area. This is arguably the best, most fun way to access Slice-O-Heaven trail. Trails are not marked, navigation is highly recommended.
Detailed Description
Slice-O-Heaven Loop is a 9 mile popular expert route located near Apache Junction Arizona. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 900 ft with a max elevation of 2,284 ft then descends -897 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Mar 1, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jan 27, 2023)
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Avg time3 hr 15 min
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Altitude min1,826 ft
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Altitude start2,182 ft
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Altitude end2,185 ft
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Climb900 ft
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Descent-897 ft
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Grade max-29.5%
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Grade min27.4%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 2,618 ft | |||||
| 2,825 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 784 ft | |||||
| 2,343 ft |
Details
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
Directions
- Walk north on Powerline Trail.
- Continue for less than 10 meters.
- Walk south on Apache Trail.
- Continue for less than 10 meters.
- Walk west on Goldfield East Access.
- Continue for 900 meters.
- Walk north on Magic 8 Ball.
- Continue for 100 meters.
- Walk north on Magic 8 Ball.
- Continue for 100 meters.
- Walk northeast on Magic 8 Ball.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Walk northeast on Magic 8 Ball.
- Continue for 100 meters.
- Walk northeast on Magic 8 Ball.
- Continue for 300 meters.
- Walk northeast on Magic 8 Ball.
- Continue for 600 meters.
- Walk east on Magic 8 Ball.
- Continue for 60 meters.
- Walk north on Take five.
- Continue for 100 meters.
- Walk north on Take five.
- Continue for 80 meters.
- Walk northwest on Superstition Foothills Trail.
- Continue for 70 meters.
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