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1.1 miles
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:13:09
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
00:13:09
Avg time

8-Ball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.)
    Yuma, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #94509 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51042 in E-Biking
    • #97073 in Trail Running
    • #321002 in Hiking
    • #6306 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,316 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #242 in E-Biking
    • #1,503 in Trail Running
    • #4,827 in Hiking
    • #9 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes 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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  • Last: Feb 12, 2026
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8-Ball Trail Reports

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Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Tijuana)
Feb 13, 2026
 Some sandy sections, someone has created trails to avoid most of it. 1 uphill section that was very rusted out, hike a bike for 100 yards
Feb 13, 2024 @ 5:57pm
Feb 13, 2024
 new trail between 8 ball and high top called truth or consequences
Oct 4, 2020 @ 6:39am
Oct 4, 2020
Sep 30, 2020 @ 6:16am
Sep 30, 2020
 Many places where SxS's have disturbed double track making for very loose and stoney conditions
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on Feb 13, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is 8-Ball?
      8-Ball is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 8-Ball?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on 8-Ball. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access 8-Ball? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 8-Ball are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 8-Ball?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride 8-Ball. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 8-Ball?
      8-Ball is a very popular trail. There have been 296 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 293 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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