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71.2 miles
Distance
5,166 ft
Climb
-5,174 ft
Descent
2,094 ft
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
1,307 ft
Altitude min
1,608 ft
Altitude start
1,601 ft
Altitude end
-35.4%
Grade max
44.3%
Grade min
27 miles
Distance climb
31 miles
Distance down
14 miles
Distance flat
Huge route using most of the trail systems in the Northwest Valley: Sonoran North & South, Thunderbired, Deem Hills, North Mtn. & Pyramid Peak.
Detailed Description
West Valley Mega Loop is a 71 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Phoenix Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 30 trails. This route climbs 5,166 ft with a max elevation of 2,094 ft then descends -5,174 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Feb 16, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Mar 7, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance71 miles
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Avg time11 hr 9 min
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Altitude min1,307 ft
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Altitude start1,608 ft
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Altitude end1,601 ft
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Climb5,166 ft
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Descent-5,174 ft
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Grade max-35.4%
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Grade min44.3%
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Distance climb27 miles
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Distance down31 miles
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Distance flat14 miles
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Trails in Route
| 1,263 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,675 ft | |||||
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| 2,477 ft | |||||
| 4,045 ft | |||||
| 1,362 ft | |||||
| 2,385 ft | |||||
| 5 miles | |||||
| 4,012 ft | |||||
| 2,165 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,936 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,401 ft | |||||
| 5,026 ft | |||||
| 1,631 ft | |||||
| 3,182 ft | |||||
| 653 ft | |||||
| 1,020 ft | |||||
| 1,109 ft | |||||
| 1,463 ft | |||||
| 3,432 ft | |||||
| 3,665 ft | |||||
| 476 ft | |||||
| 2,372 ft | |||||
| 4,475 ft | |||||
| 2,044 ft | |||||
| 4,951 ft | |||||
| 3 miles |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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