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3.1 miles
Distance
332 ft
Climb
-439 ft
Descent
00:26:41
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
1,462 ft
Altitude min
1,580 ft
Altitude max
1,580 ft
Altitude start
1,472 ft
Altitude end
-0.65%
Grade
-20.783%
Grade max
12.687%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,778 ft
Distance flat
00:26:41
Avg time

North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Casa Grande Mountain
    Casa Grande, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87817 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #277799 in Trail Running
    • #116209 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Gap Jump, Skinny

North end trail section. This combines with the Penny Lane trail to make a loop from the North (Peart) trailhead. Moderate rocky sections. No demanding climbs. Short rocky downhill off Penny Lane. Prone to getting washed out/cobbly after monsoon rains.

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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May 29, 2025 @ 7:30am
May 29, 2025
Easy enough to follow using Trailforks live map. I rode it clockwise which I would say is backwards since all the features were built for counter...
Feb 4, 2023 @ 4:28pm
Feb 4, 2023
North West end near Peart trailhead, route finding can a little hard. Southeast section as you get further up the ridge has seen recent grading...
Feb 13, 2019 @ 9:14pm
Feb 13, 2019
North of the bridge feature (mid loop) appears to be ridden more frequently, and is better maintained. South of it, the trail fades at spots and...
Dec 2, 2018 @ 6:19am
Dec 2, 2018
This is a great ride once you find the trail! Some sections are washed out and need some work, but those that are not make for some fun downhill...
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        Directions to north-loop-64949 trailhead (32.824089, -111.706211)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About North Loop

        Where is North Loop located?
        North Loop is located in Casa Grande Mountain, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Casa Grande Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.82409, -111.70621.
        How hard is North Loop?
        North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.65%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
        North Loop has 332 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 439 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,462 ft to 1,580 ft.
        Is North Loop a point to point trail?
        North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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