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1.9 miles
Distance
232 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:21:46
Avg time
230 ft
Altitude change
339 ft
Altitude min
569 ft
Altitude max
339 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
764 ft
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat
00:21:46
Avg time

Johnny Walker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.)
    Yuma, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99652 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #240349 in Trail Running
    • #253972 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A loose rock ride in and out of the wash with a steep climb at the end. Fairly easy until you hit that climb, then most people hike a bike. It is primarily used to climb up to the trailhead for Champagne, Sidewalk, and Bighorn.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 243 rides
  • Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Johnny Walker Trail Reports

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Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Tijuana)
Feb 13, 2026
 Washed out in the valley, lots of sand and difficult to follow, we really had to search for the trail.
Sep 30, 2025 @ 6:34am (America/Tijuana)
Sep 30, 2025
 Significant damage from recent rain.
Jan 18, 2024 @ 2:51pm
Jan 18, 2024
Apr 10, 2022 @ 7:20am
Apr 10, 2022
 Great climbing trail, with some techy spots. One of my favorite trails because it has several features and tough climbs that help me improve my...
Aug 29, 2021 @ 5:59pm
Aug 29, 2021
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on Feb 13, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Johnny Walker located?
      Johnny Walker 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 32.76731, -114.47399.
      ▼ How hard is Johnny Walker?
      Johnny Walker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Johnny Walker?
      Johnny Walker has 232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 339 ft to 569 ft.
      ▼ Is Johnny Walker a point to point trail?
      Johnny Walker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Johnny Walker?
      Johnny Walker is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Johnny Walker?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Johnny Walker. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Johnny Walker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Johnny Walker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Johnny Walker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Johnny Walker. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Johnny Walker?
      Johnny Walker is a very popular trail. There have been 934 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 974 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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