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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPhoenix Sonoran Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCity 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
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- 3 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 131 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 30, 2026
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Directions to apache-wash-loop trailhead
(33.768640, -112.043990)
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Easy and flat loop. Good for beginners with the most difficult parts being several wash crossings and some...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apache Wash Loop
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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