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1.4 miles
Distance
518 ft
Climb
-421 ft
Descent
00:47:35
Avg time
96 ft
Altitude change
7,022 ft
Altitude min
7,482 ft
Altitude max
7,022 ft
Altitude start
7,118 ft
Altitude end
1.267%
Grade
-88.872%
Grade max
69.828%
Grade min
3,986 ft
Distance climb
3,487 ft
Distance down
142 ft
Distance flat
00:47:35
Avg time

Fatmans Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    25
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #104665 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1084 in Trail Running
    • #1635 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

NOT recommended for MTB. Lots of hikers/dogs and not really designed for bikes. Most of it is green-blue but the top side has some double Black features.

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  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
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  • 11 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Fatmans Loop Trail Trail Reports

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May 5, 2025 @ 12:34pm
May 5, 2025
 Fatmans loop counter clockwise. Maybe a mile in the trail gets multi off shoots made by explorers. App kept me on route.
Oct 6, 2024 @ 1:59pm
Oct 6, 2024
 Not at all recommend for bikes. Should be at least an orange rated trail. Lots of hike a bike even for the best tech/trials rider. Better suited...
Oct 6, 2024 @ 1:59pm
Oct 6, 2024
 Fine for hiking. If you want to take your bike for a hike, go for it.
Aug 17, 2024 @ 3:46pm
Aug 17, 2024
 Hard to follow at a couple spots. But TrailForks got me back on track. Where some no name trails come in
Aug 17, 2024 @ 3:42pm
Aug 17, 2024
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Avg: 3.54 (5 votes)
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        Directions to fatmans-loop-trail trailhead (35.236370, -111.581310)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fatmans Loop Trail

        ▼ Where is Fatmans Loop Trail located?
        Fatmans Loop Trail is located in MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes), Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.23637, -111.58131.
        ▼ How hard is Fatmans Loop Trail?
        Fatmans Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.267%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fatmans Loop Trail?
        Fatmans Loop Trail has 518 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 421 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,022 ft to 7,482 ft.
        ▼ Is Fatmans Loop Trail a point to point trail?
        Fatmans Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Fatmans Loop Trail?
        Fatmans Loop Trail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fatmans Loop Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fatmans Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fatmans Loop Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fatmans Loop Trail are:
        • September (5 activities)
        • October (3 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Fatmans Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fatmans Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fatmans Loop Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Fatmans Loop Trail. 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 Fatmans Loop Trail?
        Fatmans Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 984 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,020 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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