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2.6 miles
Distance
290 ft
Climb
-288 ft
Descent
00:17:16
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,276 ft
Altitude min
1,445 ft
Altitude max
1,312 ft
Altitude start
1,312 ft
Altitude end
-33.4%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,718 ft
Distance down
3,504 ft
Distance flat
00:17:16
Avg time

Cholla Flats Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #53189 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11660 in E-Biking
    • #75784 in Trail Running
    • #112212 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

The new Cholla Flats Loop trail, constructed in March 2020, incorporating the old Church Access trail from 5th Ave over to Pyramid.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 456 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (6 votes)
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        Directions to cholla-flats-loop trailhead (33.305360, -112.095310)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cholla Flats Loop

        ▼ Where is Cholla Flats Loop located?
        Cholla Flats Loop is located in South Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the South Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.30536, -112.09531.
        ▼ How hard is Cholla Flats Loop?
        Cholla Flats Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cholla Flats Loop?
        Cholla Flats Loop has 290 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 288 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,276 ft to 1,445 ft.
        ▼ Is Cholla Flats Loop a point to point trail?
        Cholla Flats Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cholla Flats Loop?
        Cholla Flats Loop is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cholla Flats Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cholla Flats Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cholla Flats Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cholla Flats Loop are:
        • February (28 activities)
        • June (20 activities)
        • January (14 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cholla Flats Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cholla Flats Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cholla Flats Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Cholla Flats Loop. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cholla Flats Loop?
        Cholla Flats Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,535 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,727 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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