more stats
3,671 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
-144 ft
Altitude change
387 ft
Altitude min
533 ft
Altitude max
531 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-44.2%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
869 ft
Distance climb
1,939 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:06:05
Avg time

Brokeback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.)
    Yuma, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #207879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332693 in Trail Running
    • #413772 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,967 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,440 in Trail Running
    • #5,243 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

Brokeback is a nice easy ride until you hit the steep descent at the end. It's got some steep off-camber sharp turns and S turns in it. It is primarily loose rock at that point too and is a good time if you're looking for a challenging DH section.

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Family friendlyLoose

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 30, 2025 @ 6:34am (America/Tijuana)
Sep 30, 2025
 Mostly good, but some damage from recent rain.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brokeback located?
      Brokeback 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 32.77236, -114.45853.
      ▼ How hard is Brokeback?
      Brokeback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brokeback?
      Brokeback has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 387 ft to 533 ft.
      ▼ Is Brokeback a point to point trail?
      Brokeback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brokeback?
      Brokeback is 3,671 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brokeback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brokeback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brokeback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brokeback are:
      • March (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Brokeback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brokeback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brokeback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Brokeback. The trail is 3,671 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brokeback?
      Brokeback is a very popular trail. There have been 58 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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