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3.3 miles
Distance
397 ft
Climb
-327 ft
Descent
00:27:04
Avg time
69 ft
Altitude change
1,267 ft
Altitude min
1,556 ft
Altitude max
1,361 ft
Altitude start
1,430 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-37%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,964 ft
Distance down
3,156 ft
Distance flat
00:27:04
Avg time

Pima Canyon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #10587 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6255 in E-Biking
    • #60690 in Trail Running
    • #102132 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

As of 2021 this trail has been updated to be part of the 2017 Master Plan "Pima Canyon Loop" trail, as per the trail posts. The information below may only be partially relevant to the new alignment. Desert Classic is utilized to form the complete Pima Canyon Loop.

This trail is multi faceted. North of Pima Truck trail is more all rider friendly. There are pass arounds for the more difficult sections. There is the older trail if you want to challenge yourself on climbs or descents. I would consider this portion a green trail if you ride the pass arounds. If you take the old truck trail then it will push into a blue category.

South of Pima it gets more advanced. The climb up beverly from Pima going south is not long, but steep with a few technical sections. The decent on the other side is a blast. Big reward for the little effort the climb demands. The descent is pushing more black diamond as there are some tech sections that would eat up a novice rider real quick. At speed the descent is only a minute or so long. The bottom of the descent gets loose with golf ball sized rocks.

This is a great little add on after doing a natty run. Way better than just riding the pima trail back to the parking lot.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to pima-canyon-loop trailhead (33.363630, -111.986020)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pima Canyon Loop

        ▼ Where is Pima Canyon Loop located?
        Pima Canyon Loop is located in South Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the South Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.36363, -111.98602.
        ▼ How hard is Pima Canyon Loop?
        Pima Canyon Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pima Canyon Loop?
        Pima Canyon Loop has 397 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 327 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,267 ft to 1,556 ft.
        ▼ Is Pima Canyon Loop a point to point trail?
        Pima Canyon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pima Canyon Loop?
        Pima Canyon Loop is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pima Canyon Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pima Canyon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pima Canyon Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pima Canyon Loop are:
        • February (115 activities)
        • March (55 activities)
        • December (49 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pima Canyon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pima Canyon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pima Canyon Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Pima Canyon Loop. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pima Canyon Loop?
        Pima Canyon Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,105 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,053 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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