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3,743 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:05:34
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
1,677 ft
Altitude min
1,756 ft
Altitude max
1,679 ft
Altitude start
1,752 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
2,654 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:05:34
Avg time

Littleleaf Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Queen Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #37322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91460 in Trail Running
    • #90382 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Embark on a quest to discover the beauty of the Littleleaf Palo Verde Tree. This trail was used years ago by General Motors for testing vehicles. The Littleleaf Trail is located north of the San Tan Trailhead and connects to the Goldmine Trail.

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  • 18 miles average
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  • 135 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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        Directions to littleleaf trailhead (33.167430, -111.636370)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Littleleaf

        Where is Littleleaf located?
        Littleleaf is located in San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Queen Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the San Tan Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.16743, -111.63637.
        How hard is Littleleaf?
        Littleleaf is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Littleleaf?
        Littleleaf has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,677 ft to 1,756 ft.
        Is Littleleaf a point to point trail?
        Littleleaf is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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