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1.1 miles
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:10:12
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
385 ft
Altitude min
474 ft
Altitude max
433 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
3,996 ft
Distance climb
1,037 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:10:12
Avg time
8-Ball Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.)
Yuma, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
8-Ball drops down off of the trailhead known as 4 corners and follows the wash to the west. The initial descent is steep and can seem sketchy at first, but it is actually pretty smooth and flowy.
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- Last: Feb 12, 2026
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(32.766100, -114.467030)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8-Ball
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Where is 8-Ball located?
8-Ball is located in Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.), Yuma, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.7661, -114.46703.
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How hard is 8-Ball?
8-Ball is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for 8-Ball?
8-Ball has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 385 ft to 474 ft.
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Is 8-Ball a point to point trail?
8-Ball is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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