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2.3 miles
Distance
149 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:16:54
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
6,729 ft
Altitude min
6,848 ft
Altitude max
6,741 ft
Altitude start
6,734 ft
Altitude end
-0.053%
Grade
-9.668%
Grade max
15.888%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,872 ft
Distance down
1,622 ft
Distance flat
00:16:54
Avg time

Hitching Post Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Mountain Trail System
    Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #147323 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #329361 in Trail Running
    • #79650 in Hiking
    • #24753 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,297 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,398 in Trail Running
    • #1,519 in Hiking
    • #1,008 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Hitching Post Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Pinetop-Lakeside Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 149 ft green climb. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Hitching Post Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2022 @ 5:54pm
Jun 1, 2022
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on Jun 1, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
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      2.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
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      3 ★ 75%
      2 ★ 25%
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      dkanaga14
      Took the trail with my Fat Tire bike with no problems. As a beginner MTB rider, it was a nice short trail with enough easy rocky sections to not be boring. A regular MTB should be able to do it just as easily.
      Logan6ZQAw7
      Can either go clockwise and do a slow gradual climb with a fast downhill rocky end or a slow counter clockwise rocky climb with a nice gradual relaxing downhill coasting to end it.
      Jnmarti
      Iffy trail for mtb. Coming down is fine, but going up is nothing but rocks. Bug and little so riding is bumpy and dangerous in spots. Definitely a bit challenging for beginners.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hitching Post Loop located?
      Hitching Post Loop is located in White Mountain Trail System, Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, United States. It is part of the White Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.13989, -109.97186.
      ▼ How hard is Hitching Post Loop?
      Hitching Post Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.053%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hitching Post Loop?
      Hitching Post Loop has 149 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,729 ft to 6,848 ft.
      ▼ Is Hitching Post Loop a point to point trail?
      Hitching Post Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hitching Post Loop?
      Hitching Post Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hitching Post Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hitching Post Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hitching Post Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hitching Post Loop are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hitching Post Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hitching Post Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hitching Post Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Hitching Post Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hitching Post Loop?
      Hitching Post Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 59 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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