more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:06:39
Avg time
-30 ft
Altitude change
3,463 ft
Altitude min
3,565 ft
Altitude max
3,508 ft
Altitude start
3,478 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
2,457 ft
Distance climb
3,291 ft
Distance down
1,125 ft
Distance flat
00:06:39
Avg time

Creosote Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cornville
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64069 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #381559 in Trail Running
    • #374959 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #829 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,913 in Trail Running
    • #5,117 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The first .3 miles is double track then it turns into a twisty singletrack with some sandy sections and lots of vegetation. The trail is good for riders and hikers of all skills.

Tags
SandyTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18.2 km average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 18.3 km avg distance
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  • 79 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Jun 29, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.39 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Oct 24, 2022 @ 3:58pm
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      Sep 12, 2020 @ 5:14pm
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      48 |
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 6:36pm
      Apr 13, 2025

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      MoabRides
      Dead fact one of my favorite sections of actual trail out here. East to west is flowy and smooth; a welcome change from the abandoned limestone-studded ranch tracks surrounding.
      westernrider westernrider
      North and west sections are actual single-track, not old road

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Creosote Loop located?
      Creosote Loop is located in Cornville, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cornville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.71519, -111.94065.
      ▼ How hard is Creosote Loop?
      Creosote Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Creosote Loop?
      Creosote Loop has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,463 ft to 3,565 ft.
      ▼ Is Creosote Loop a point to point trail?
      Creosote Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Creosote Loop?
      Creosote Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Creosote Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Creosote Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Creosote Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Creosote Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Creosote Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Creosote Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Creosote Loop?
      Creosote Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 94 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 95 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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