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1.1 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
00:18:03
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,871 ft
Altitude min
2,025 ft
Altitude max
1,899 ft
Altitude start
1,897 ft
Altitude end
-0.041%
Grade
-20.672%
Grade max
22.501%
Grade min
2,530 ft
Distance climb
2,701 ft
Distance down
414 ft
Distance flat
00:18:03
Avg time

Dead Head Pass Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lost Creek
    Buckeye, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97219 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #351642 in Trail Running
    • #317051 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,359 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,738 in Trail Running
    • #4,780 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year around
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

A purpose-built mountain bike loop navigating a scenic canyon in the Verrado trail system. 50% intermediate, 50% advanced, with some technically challenging features. The trail is generally narrow, winding, and moderately rocky. The trail can be ridden in either direction.

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  • West Valley Trail Alliance
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  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 192 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Dead Head Pass Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 13, 2020 @ 11:22am
Jun 13, 2020
 Debris on trails unrecognizable,I got lost out their,needs more poles with directions.
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on Jan 3, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.93 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      30
      Big Verrado Ride
      ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,046 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Big loop through the Verrado trail system taking most of the challenging trails to create a big loop....
      79
      VERADO/SKYLINE
      17 miles • 2,635 ft • 14 • Loop •
      This is a nice technical route with lots of climbing. It is chunky and challenging. Intermediate to Expert...
      4.0 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 10%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      Irishragamuffin
      Recent trail work has made this area better, just ride the outside loop. Drops, rock rolls and generally great tech!
      Cbake
      Great trail. Great climb getting up to it
      Iannicc33
      Looks overgrown and forgotten. A winding hot mess at times. Used it to get to Highline from OH pass.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dead Head Pass Loop located?
      Dead Head Pass Loop is located in Lost Creek, Buckeye, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Lost Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.51518, -112.54747.
      ▼ How hard is Dead Head Pass Loop?
      Dead Head Pass Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.041%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Head Pass Loop?
      Dead Head Pass Loop has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,871 ft to 2,025 ft.
      ▼ Is Dead Head Pass Loop a point to point trail?
      Dead Head Pass Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dead Head Pass Loop?
      Dead Head Pass Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Head Pass Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dead Head Pass Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dead Head Pass Loop?
      Dead Head Pass Loop is best visited during: Year around.
      ▼ How do I access Dead Head Pass Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead Head Pass Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Head Pass Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Dead Head Pass Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dead Head Pass Loop?
      Dead Head Pass Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 978 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,065 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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