Prospector Loop West Multi Trail

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4,741 ft

Distance

2 ft

Climb

-858 ft

Descent

00:08:46

Avg time

-858 ft

Altitude change

1,489 ft

Altitude min

2,347 ft

Altitude max

2,347 ft

Altitude start

1,490 ft

Altitude end

-18.1%

Grade

-79%

Grade max

1.7%

Grade min

125 ft

Distance climb

4,239 ft

Distance down

377 ft

Distance flat

00:08:46

Avg time

Prospector Loop West Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

South Mountain Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona
Difficulty Rating

Double Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity
40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
Global Ranking
#79926 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #100571 in Trail Running
- #90564 in Hiking
Hiking SAC Scale

T2 Mountain Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

DH, AM
Direction

Downhill Primary
Popular In Reverse
Climb Difficulty

Double Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Extreme
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1
Land Owner

City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

Adopted into "Prospector Loop" official trail as of 2023

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

4 rides
8 miles avg distance

All

35 rides
Last: Jun 27, 2026

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Nearby Trails

Prospector Loop East (eliminator Side) 0 ft
National To Prospector Connector 604 ft
Gila 3,583 ft
Gila 3,665 ft
Bajada Acc 3,694 ft

South Mountain Preserve

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Prospector Loop West located?

Prospector Loop West 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 33.3211, -112.10057.

▼ How hard is Prospector Loop West?

Prospector Loop West is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 18.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Prospector Loop West?

Prospector Loop West has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 858 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,489 ft to 2,347 ft.

▼ Is Prospector Loop West a point to point trail?

Prospector Loop West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is Prospector Loop West?

Prospector Loop West is 4,741 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Prospector Loop West?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Prospector Loop West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prospector Loop West?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Prospector Loop West are:

February (7 activities)
January (4 activities)
March (4 activities)

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▼ How do I access Prospector Loop West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prospector Loop West are:

San Juan Road (2.5 Mile Marker) (3,698 ft away)
Parking (4,565 ft away)
Chandler & 19th Ave. Trailhead Parking (1.2 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride Prospector Loop West?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Prospector Loop West. The trail is 4,741 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Prospector Loop West?

Prospector Loop West is a moderately popular trail. There have been 354 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 367 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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