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3.8 miles
Distance
372 ft
Climb
-162 ft
Descent
00:48:22
Avg time
210 ft
Altitude change
1,400 ft
Altitude min
1,659 ft
Altitude max
1,429 ft
Altitude start
1,640 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,298 ft
Distance down
4,652 ft
Distance flat
00:48:22
Avg time

Salty Basin Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Goldfield Mountains
    Apache Junction, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #105168 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #257405 in Trail Running
    • #247060 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Old abandoned 4 wheeler trails connected to make a loop. Some hike a bike but nice scenery.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 14, 2026
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Salty Basin Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 14, 2026 @ 8:28am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 14, 2026
 Definitely Not a black trail! Sign says area Closed at one end. But plenty of jeep and Side by side tracks. The southern end Poorly graded,...
Mar 20, 2025 @ 7:33am
Mar 20, 2025
Route scouting.
Mar 19, 2025 @ 8:32am
Mar 19, 2025
Route scouting.
Feb 13, 2016 @ 1:15pm
Feb 13, 2016
This is NOT a mountain biking trail. It would be great for ATVs, but there is way too much loose sand and rocks for bikes. It is also impossible...
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Avg: 3.36 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Salty Basin Loop located?
      Salty Basin Loop is located in Goldfield Mountains, Apache Junction, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Goldfield Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.5508, -111.58147.
      ▼ How hard is Salty Basin Loop?
      Salty Basin Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salty Basin Loop?
      Salty Basin Loop has 372 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 162 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,400 ft to 1,659 ft.
      ▼ Is Salty Basin Loop a point to point trail?
      Salty Basin Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Salty Basin Loop?
      Salty Basin Loop is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salty Basin Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Salty Basin Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Salty Basin Loop?
      Salty Basin Loop is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Salty Basin Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salty Basin Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Salty Basin Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Salty Basin Loop is approximately 48 minutes. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Salty Basin Loop?
      Salty Basin Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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