more stats
6.1 miles
Distance
224 ft
Climb
-203 ft
Descent
00:36:36
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
1,699 ft
Altitude min
1,809 ft
Altitude max
1,734 ft
Altitude start
1,752 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:36:36
Avg time

Apache Wash Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5682 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48650 in Trail Running
    • #81425 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix

Very nice moderate loop single track trail follows above a large wash and returns the other side. No extended climbs. Two shortcut connectors for shorter rides. Well marked. Either direction good. MTB share the trail, riders from both directions, popular with hikers.

Access Info

Apache Wash Trailhead. Paved parking. No water.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 108 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,457 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Apache Wash Loop Trail Reports

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May 30, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Phoenix)
May 30, 2026
 Trail was awesome as usual, well maintained and fast and flowy!
Mar 14, 2026 @ 7:33am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 14, 2026
 Some of the washes rough crossing. After a big rain last fall. City of Phoenix Park & Receration need to do some trail work.
Dec 13, 2025 @ 10:45am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 13, 2025
Sep 30, 2025 @ 11:07am (America/Phoenix)
Sep 30, 2025
 Old lines have been washed/worn away. Lots of sand accumulation. Many deep ruts caused by the flowing water and then also by bikes avoiding the...
Sep 22, 2025 @ 2:48pm (America/Phoenix)
Sep 22, 2025
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Status:
on May 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (28 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Phoenix Sonoran Preserve | Ringing in the new...
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      10:10 | 671 | Jan 4, 2020 , Phoenix
      Apache Wash Loop 2 2 2019 CCW Full ride
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      38:59 | 1408 | Feb 3, 2019 , Phoenix
      Apache Wash Casual Ride 6.35mi 10/20/2018
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      25:15 | 687 | Nov 7, 2018 , Phoenix

      Routes with this trail

      66
      Phoenix Cycling
      ★ 2.0 • 6 miles • 179 ft • 2 • Loop •
      Easy and flat loop. Good for beginners with the most difficult parts being several wash crossings and some...
      68
      Apache Wash trailhead - Easy loop
      8 miles • 212 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Easy loop, starting and ending at the Apache Wash trailhead. (this is my first time using Trailforks and...
      140
      Fitness Route
      9 miles • 264 ft • 7 •
      This is a fitness 9.5 mile loop
      3.8 ★★★★★
      28 Ratings
      5 ★ 21%
      4 ★ 46%
      3 ★ 21%
      2 ★ 11%
      1 ★

      8 Reviews & Comments

      George9TPK1f
      Nice trail. I went counter clockwise around this loop. Super bumpy for the first mile or so. But it gets ,icy better after that. Seems like this loop had a bit of everything. Lots of single path and narrow parts which made it fun and flowy. But it’s hard to see if anyone else will face you head on during those parts. So just be careful there. But highly recommended green trail.
      Khames1
      Fun ride. Great for beginners. Only one or two kind of sketchy spots and only because the washes come up quick around a blind corner.
      MoabRides
      Fav trail, combined with the first leg of Sidewinder from the lot and the leg marked "connector" to make a figure 8.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Apache Wash Loop located?
      Apache Wash Loop is located in Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.76864, -112.04399.
      ▼ How hard is Apache Wash Loop?
      Apache Wash Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Apache Wash Loop?
      Apache Wash Loop has 224 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 203 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,699 ft to 1,809 ft.
      ▼ Is Apache Wash Loop a point to point trail?
      Apache Wash Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Apache Wash Loop?
      Apache Wash Loop is 6.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Apache Wash Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Apache Wash Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Apache Wash Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Apache Wash Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Apache Wash Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 38 minutes to ride Apache Wash Loop. The trail is 6.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Apache Wash Loop?
      Apache Wash Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,075 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,089 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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