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6.3 miles
Distance
373 ft
Climb
-379 ft
Descent
00:35:20
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,488 ft
Altitude min
1,683 ft
Altitude max
1,504 ft
Altitude start
1,499 ft
Altitude end
-34.4%
Grade max
38.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,661 ft
Distance flat
00:35:20
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Tank Regional Park
    Waddell, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11711 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83674 in Trail Running
    • #97439 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a 6.3 mile one-way loop. The loop starts from the parking lot and is a steady gradual climb for the first 1.5 miles, with some ups and downs. About halfway through the trail, there is a punchy climb with a few switchbacks taking you up a ridgeline, which is immediately followed by a fun techy descent. From there it's a relatively flat ride and gentle descent back to the beginning.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 121 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,649 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Sonoran Loop... Trail Reports

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May 28, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Phoenix)
May 28, 2026
Apr 21, 2026 @ 2:24am (America/Phoenix)
Apr 21, 2026
 Really dry, the sand is very loose where any water flows from significant storms etc. Some overgrowth on the downhill section towards the low...
Feb 10, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Phoenix)
Feb 10, 2026
 A lot of medium-sized rocks in the washed but, it’s the desert so…. Keep an eye out for Gila Monsters, they like to sun on the trail.
Nov 29, 2025 @ 11:01am (America/Phoenix)
Nov 29, 2025
 Some rough sections with rocks after rain
Jul 27, 2025 @ 8:03am
Jul 27, 2025
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (20 votes)
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        Directions to sonoran-loop-comp-track trailhead (33.608770, -112.500860)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        64
        White Tank Blue AZ NICA Course
        5 miles • 222 ft • 1 •
        2024 AZ NICA Blue Race Course
        90
        White Tank Yellow AZ NICA Course
        5 miles • 347 ft • 2 •
        2024 AZ NICA White Tank Yellow Course
        89
        White Tanks Sonoran Loop
        ★ 4.0 • 20 miles • 943 ft • 21 • Out & Back •
        This is a longer ride and a bit more challenging, which is why it's rated as HARD. Unless you're in...
        3.9 ★★★★★
        20 Ratings
        5 ★ 25%
        4 ★ 45%
        3 ★ 20%
        2 ★ 10%
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        6 Reviews & Comments

        George9TPK1f
        Really fun and wide open. Can go pretty fast. Seemed like mostly green and some blue. If you can ride the entire dessert classics in south mountain, this will be easy. Except for the north part of the track where it gets really steep with some switch backs. That part is tough. Close to low lever black due to the steepness but you can just walk that smaller part of it if needed and if you have to step off, there’s enough room that you don’t fall off to the side and die.
        Ddemlong
        Most of the track is pretty high speed. The climb up the mountain is challenging with its hairpin turns. The "technical loop" isnt too bad, the backside of the mountain is more technical and is black, if not double black in some areas. After the really chunky stuff on the mountain it's pretty flowing and higher speeds again. The trail is mostly blue/green but the mountain and backside needs to be rated separately as black/double.
        bfalise
        Fun trail. Great for a workout. You can really keep your speed up through most of it since it is hardpack. The descent down the mountain is fun and there are a couple challenging climbs.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) located?
        Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) is located in White Tank Regional Park, Waddell, Arizona, United States. It is part of the White Tank Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.60877, -112.50086.
        ▼ How hard is Sonoran Loop (Comp Track)?
        Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sonoran Loop (Comp Track)?
        Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) has 373 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 379 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,488 ft to 1,683 ft.
        ▼ Is Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sonoran Loop (Comp Track)?
        Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) is 6.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sonoran Loop (Comp Track)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sonoran Loop (Comp Track). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sonoran Loop (Comp Track)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) are:
        • February (132 activities)
        • January (117 activities)
        • April (89 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sonoran Loop (Comp Track)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sonoran Loop (Comp Track)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Sonoran Loop (Comp Track). The trail is 6.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sonoran Loop (Comp Track)?
        Sonoran Loop (Comp Track) is a very popular trail. There have been 6,951 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,214 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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