9.5 miles
Distance
349 ft
Climb
-352 ft
Descent
1,967 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,713 ft
Altitude min
1,771 ft
Altitude start
1,768 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
5,223 ft
Distance flat

Mountain biking loop that starts with a climb.

Detailed Description
Usery Loop is a 9 mile popular easy route located near Apache Junction Arizona. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 349 ft with a max elevation of 1,967 ft then descends -352 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 55 min
  • Altitude min
    1,713 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,771 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,768 ft
  • Climb
    349 ft
  • Descent
    -352 ft
  • Grade max
    -6.6%
  • Grade min
    7.9%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,223 ft

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Trails in Route

Levee2,995 ft
Moon Rock4,446 ft
Lost Sheep Trail1 mile
Chainfruit Trail5,184 ft
Blevins2,799 ft
Meridian951 ft
County Line5,259 ft
Ruidoso1 mile
Spillway2,005 ft
Levee1 mile

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
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    • Observed Trials
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    351
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