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1,447 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:03:42
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
1,797 ft
Altitude min
1,840 ft
Altitude max
1,797 ft
Altitude start
1,811 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
574 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:03:42
Avg time

Saguaro Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #144191 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74378 in Trail Running
    • #26772 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Saguaro Loop is a 1,447 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Scottsdale Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Nov 1, 2023 @ 6:12pm
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Sep 30, 2022 @ 5:25am
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Sep 29, 2022 @ 4:58pm
Sep 29, 2022
 Trail is now called Saguaro Loop. See picture
Sep 26, 2022 @ 9:22am
Sep 26, 2022
 This trail name has changed. It is now called Saguaro Loop Trail. I have provided photos of the sign. In addition all of the McDowell Sonoran...
Aug 31, 2019 @ 9:40am
Aug 31, 2019
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        Directions to saguaro-loop trailhead (33.649310, -111.852110)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Saguaro Loop

        ▼ Where is Saguaro Loop located?
        Saguaro Loop is located in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.64931, -111.85211.
        ▼ How hard is Saguaro Loop?
        Saguaro Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saguaro Loop?
        Saguaro Loop has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,797 ft to 1,840 ft.
        ▼ Is Saguaro Loop a point to point trail?
        Saguaro Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Saguaro Loop?
        Saguaro Loop is 1,447 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Saguaro Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Saguaro Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Saguaro Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Saguaro Loop are:
        • February (4 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Saguaro Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Saguaro Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Saguaro Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Saguaro Loop. The trail is 1,447 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Saguaro Loop?
        Saguaro Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 205 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 360 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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