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1.4 miles
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-226 ft
Descent
00:41:10
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
4,282 ft
Altitude min
4,477 ft
Altitude max
4,402 ft
Altitude start
4,281 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
1,991 ft
Distance climb
4,268 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:41:10
Avg time

Courthouse Butte Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bell Rock
    Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #16702 in Hiking [+]
    • #759 in Trail Running
    • #21687 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #290 in Hiking · Arizona [+]
    • #12 in Trail Running
    • #860 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Iconic loop of Courthouse Butte. One of the more popular hikes in the area with great views, but not too steep. This section is hike and horseback only, so you can walk easy with the kids.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Courthouse Butte... Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2023 @ 9:49am
Apr 25, 2023
 Beautiful, incredible...perfect
Jan 4, 2022 @ 11:59am
Jan 4, 2022
 Easy hike around courthouse with wonderful views. Many closeup Beautiful views of the majestic Courthouse.
Jul 2, 2020 @ 7:17pm
Jul 2, 2020
Dec 28, 2019 @ 8:53am
Dec 28, 2019
Jul 7, 2019 @ 1:24pm
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Avg: 4.5 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Courthouse Butte Loop located?
      Courthouse Butte Loop is located in Bell Rock, Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Bell Rock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.80556, -111.7608.
      ▼ How hard is Courthouse Butte Loop?
      Courthouse Butte Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Courthouse Butte Loop?
      Courthouse Butte Loop has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 226 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,282 ft to 4,477 ft.
      ▼ Is Courthouse Butte Loop a point to point trail?
      Courthouse Butte Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Courthouse Butte Loop?
      Courthouse Butte Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Courthouse Butte Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Courthouse Butte Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Courthouse Butte Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Courthouse Butte Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Courthouse Butte Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to hike Courthouse Butte Loop. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Courthouse Butte Loop?
      Courthouse Butte Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,024 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,014 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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