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1.1 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
00:20:49
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
00:20:49
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
    #46414 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #236032 in Trail Running
    • #204237 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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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Jun 13, 2020
 Debris on trails unrecognizable,I got lost out their,needs more poles with directions.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.93 (10 votes)
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        Directions to dead-head-pass-loop trailhead (33.515180, -112.547470)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Head Pass Loop

        ▼ 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.

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