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9.5 miles
Distance
564 ft
Climb
-567 ft
Descent
1,527 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,334 ft
Altitude min
1,389 ft
Altitude start
1,388 ft
Altitude end
-19%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
South Mountain intro ride for beginners / lower intermediate riders. A few short steep wash crossings will test your power surge.
Detailed Description
SoMo: DC Beginner/Intermediate Loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Phoenix Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 564 ft with a max elevation of 1,527 ft then descends -567 ft.
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 19 min
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Altitude min1,334 ft
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Altitude start1,389 ft
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Altitude end1,388 ft
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Climb564 ft
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Descent-567 ft
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Grade max-19%
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Grade min14.5%
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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
| 5 miles | |||||
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| 4,278 ft | |||||
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| 2 miles |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeOut & Back
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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Desert Classic - Back Fun Parts
trail: Desert Classic
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Mar 30, 2026
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Desert Classic - Back to Parking Full Trail
trail: Desert Classic
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Oct 16, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Phoenix) Oct 16, 2026 | ||||
Oct 16, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Phoenix) Oct 16, 2026 | ||||
Oct 16, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Phoenix) Oct 16, 2026 |
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