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3.8 miles
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-290 ft
Descent
00:22:38
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
4,729 ft
Altitude min
4,948 ft
Altitude max
4,948 ft
Altitude start
4,934 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,785 ft
Distance flat
00:22:38
Avg time
Houston Loop Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPayson
, Arizona -
AKAPATS
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#2,308 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
- #1,393 in Trail Running
- #5,073 in Hiking
- #483 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
This trail is all Double track. Lots of SxS & Jeep traffic. Some very steep rutted stuff. Definitely part of the forest service trail system.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 16 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Routes with this trail
12 miles • 936 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
4 Reviews & Comments
keithb44
Not a bad ride but wouldn’t recommend if you are looking for flowy. Very rocky and completely washed out right now.
ruckuswithani
Some fun berms and technical downhills. A lot of loose, deep sand that beginner riders won’t be able to cope with. My 29” hardtail was a blast on this slow, but fun trail!
Mhind21
Still rut filled (deep) best for off road vehicles only. Much of it not suitable for horses due the loose sand over hard pack and the deep ruts. If your 20 with a full sus.....I don't know, maybe!
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