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4,547 ft
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:20:18
Avg time
156 ft
Altitude change
2,000 ft
Altitude min
2,175 ft
Altitude max
2,000 ft
Altitude start
2,156 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
2,785 ft
Distance climb
932 ft
Distance down
787 ft
Distance flat
00:20:18
Avg time

Anniversary Arch Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Goldfield Mountains
    Apache Junction, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 90 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #165558 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #335875 in Trail Running
    • #87657 in Hiking
    • #595 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,630 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,473 in Trail Running
    • #1,695 in Hiking
    • #39 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017

Short loop with some hike-a-bike sections off of Slice O heaven trail. There is a small arch/cave near the top with jaw dropping views of the surrounding area including Superstitions and Weaver's Needle in the distance.

Access Info

Access from Slice O Heaven

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Hike-a-bikeViews

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 27, 2023 @ 3:20pm
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      1 Review & Comments

      shicar
      Cave at the top was cool. Definitely some hab, road east to west, looka like maybe west to east could be more rideable.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Anniversary Arch Loop located?
      Anniversary Arch Loop is located in Goldfield Mountains, Apache Junction, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Goldfield Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.50699, -111.49013.
      ▼ How hard is Anniversary Arch Loop?
      Anniversary Arch Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Anniversary Arch Loop?
      Anniversary Arch Loop has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,000 ft to 2,175 ft.
      ▼ Is Anniversary Arch Loop a point to point trail?
      Anniversary Arch Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Anniversary Arch Loop?
      Anniversary Arch Loop is 4,547 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Anniversary Arch Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Anniversary Arch Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Anniversary Arch Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Anniversary Arch Loop are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Anniversary Arch Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Anniversary Arch Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Anniversary Arch Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Anniversary Arch Loop. The trail is 4,547 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Anniversary Arch Loop?
      Anniversary Arch Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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