Lone Cactus Loop Details
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Riding AreaTucson
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Trail UsageBiking Primary
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll Year
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking#30865 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Land ManagerArizona State Trust Land
The Cactus Loop is around 6 Miles long, consisting of winding and rolling hills, singletrack. I would categorize the skill level of this trail at a low intermediate for difficulty. Mostly due to ruts from the rain, rocky descents and climbs, and the Cacti. Many beginners start here but they are instantly challenged. The Cactus Loop can connect to the Bunny Trail, Christmas Tree and the Burro Loop. Right turns will take you to one or the other named trails or stay left to continue on the Cactus Loop. There are a few tricky sections to be aware of, especially during monsoon season (July-September). Watch the wash crossings, dips and "The Shaft" as they can be steep, rutted or washed out.
Access Info
Trail is 40 yards south of the intersection at Irvington and Harrison Rd. Park in the lot or dirt and jump on the Paved Bike Path. You will see a picnic table on the left and the trail is just to the right of that area and a sign. The Cactus Loop ends just behind the picnic table.
Local Trail Association
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Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists
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More Stats for Lone Cactus Loop bike trail
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Altitude change10 ft
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Altitude min2,790 ft
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Altitude max2,857 ft
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Altitude start2,815 ft
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Altitude end2,825 ft
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Grade0.03%
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Grade max-18.194%
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Grade min15.92%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1 miles
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Avg time01:02:15
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Avg reverse time00:04:16
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- Icy
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Lone Cactus Loop Trail Reports
Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 23 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 221 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 1,780 rides
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Trail Events
adventuredorks
(Jan 23, 2018 at 10:01)
Jschmadeke
(Mar 16, 2018 at 15:01)
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