Slice-O-Heaven Loop route

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Local Trail Association

near Apache Junction, AZ

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.

Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Mar 1, 2025)
Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jan 27, 2023)

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Distance

9 miles
Avg time

4 hr 12 min
Altitude min

1,826 ft
Altitude start

2,182 ft
Altitude end

2,185 ft
Climb

900 ft
Descent

-897 ft
Grade max

-29.5%
Grade min

27.4%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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Riding area

Goldfield Mountains
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

Goldfield East Access

Jays Secret By-Pass

Willow Springs Tank Trail

Double Willow

Willow Connector

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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ATV/ORV/OHV Filter

ATV - 50 inches
OHV, SxS - 60 inches
Jeep - 72 inches

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hiking (1 year)
moto (1 year)

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Winter Trails

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trail	date	description
Willow Springs Tank Trail	Mar 1, 2025 @ 8:23am Mar 1, 2025	Lots of doll head sized rocks. Trail is soft under that. Definitely hike a bike sections.
Goldfield East Access	Jan 27, 2023 @ 11:20pm Jan 27, 2023
Willow Connector	Jan 27, 2023 @ 3:20pm Jan 27, 2023
Jays Secret By-Pass	Jan 27, 2023 @ 3:20pm Jan 27, 2023
Double Willow	Jan 27, 2023 @ 3:20pm Jan 27, 2023	Rough as can be. This could really use a re-route out of the wash