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3,963 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:08:58
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
2,709 ft
Altitude min
2,779 ft
Altitude max
2,715 ft
Altitude start
2,720 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
1,391 ft
Distance climb
1,191 ft
Distance down
1,214 ft
Distance flat
00:08:58
Avg time

Birding Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Catalina State Park / 50-Year
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #313161 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10617 in Trail Running
    • #16487 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,844 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #162 in Trail Running
    • #289 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Birding Loop is a 3,963 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Tucson Arizona. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 69 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Birding Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 11, 2023 @ 11:30pm
Nov 11, 2023
Dec 16, 2022 @ 4:22am
Dec 16, 2022
Aug 4, 2020 @ 8:50am
Aug 4, 2020
 reporter Trails reopened after Bighorn Fire closure
Jun 26, 2020 @ 8:59am
Jun 26, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Birding Loop located?
      Birding Loop is located in Catalina State Park / 50-Year, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Catalina State Park / 50-Year trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.42275, -110.90881.
      ▼ How hard is Birding Loop?
      Birding Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Birding Loop?
      Birding Loop has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,709 ft to 2,779 ft.
      ▼ Is Birding Loop a point to point trail?
      Birding Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Birding Loop?
      Birding Loop is 3,963 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Birding Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Birding Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Birding Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Birding Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Birding Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Birding Loop. The trail is 3,963 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Birding Loop?
      Birding Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 189 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 226 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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