more stats
2,523 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:07:00
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
4,644 ft
Altitude min
4,700 ft
Altitude max
4,675 ft
Altitude start
4,656 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
876 ft
Distance climb
1,480 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:07:00
Avg time

Sugar Loaf Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thunder Mountain
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131340 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135006 in Trail Running
    • #86035 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,045 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,327 in Trail Running
    • #1,659 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Beginner 15%, intermediate 65% and advanced 20%, 1/2 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional wide singletrack that is an up and down trail with sections that lesser skilled riders will have some difficulty riding. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt mixed with rocks. There are also sections of slickrock that is fun to ride by all levels of riders. The preferred direction is clockwise from east to west.

Tags
Rock slabs
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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on Mar 8, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      3:03 | 305 | Nov 2, 2021 , Sedona
      MTB Riding Day 2: DH Only Sedona, May 1, 2021
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      10:53 | 122 | Nov 1, 2021 , Sedona

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sugar Loaf Loop located?
      Sugar Loaf Loop is located in Thunder Mountain, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Thunder Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.88069, -111.793.
      ▼ How hard is Sugar Loaf Loop?
      Sugar Loaf Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sugar Loaf Loop?
      Sugar Loaf Loop has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,644 ft to 4,700 ft.
      ▼ Is Sugar Loaf Loop a point to point trail?
      Sugar Loaf Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sugar Loaf Loop?
      Sugar Loaf Loop is 2,523 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sugar Loaf Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sugar Loaf Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sugar Loaf Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sugar Loaf Loop are:
      • March (18 activities)
      • April (13 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sugar Loaf Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sugar Loaf Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sugar Loaf Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Sugar Loaf Loop. The trail is 2,523 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sugar Loaf Loop?
      Sugar Loaf Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,141 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,228 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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