more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
222 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:30:31
Avg time
153 ft
Altitude change
472 ft
Altitude min
646 ft
Altitude max
493 ft
Altitude start
646 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
4,531 ft
Distance climb
1,778 ft
Distance down
1,470 ft
Distance flat
00:30:31
Avg time

High Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.)
    Yuma, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62056 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99004 in Trail Running
    • #102170 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #806 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,552 in Trail Running
    • #1,952 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    BLM

a challenging trail along the ridgeline running east/west connecting Dos Equis to Liberty Bell. there are some loose steep sections along with a section on the west side of it with a drop off on the north side of the trail. It is a blast, and not recommended for beginners.

Tags
Ridgeline

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 60 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is High Top located?
      High Top is located in Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.), Yuma, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.76546, -114.46438.
      ▼ How hard is High Top?
      High Top is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Top?
      High Top has 222 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 472 ft to 646 ft.
      ▼ Is High Top a point to point trail?
      High Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is High Top?
      High Top is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Top?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on High Top. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Top?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Top are:
      • April (3 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access High Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride High Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride High Top. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is High Top?
      High Top is a very popular trail. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 191 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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