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3,156 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:05:10
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
2,547 ft
Altitude min
2,605 ft
Altitude max
2,547 ft
Altitude start
2,571 ft
Altitude end
0.753%
Grade
-9.629%
Grade max
20.338%
Grade min
1,493 ft
Distance climb
1,425 ft
Distance down
239 ft
Distance flat
00:05:10
Avg time
Sun Circle Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSweetwater Preserve
Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#1,046 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
- #1,774 in Trail Running
- #2,726 in Hiking
- #1,000 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonJan - Dec
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Dogs AllowedYes
A nice, short extension to the Black Rock Loop. The terrain is primarily rocky single track with some very nice views.
Access Info
Access is via the Sweetwater Trailhead.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 152 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 1,954 rides
- Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Directions to sun-circle-loop trailhead
(32.279950, -111.092970)
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mtb
24:14 |
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Oct 4, 2020 , My City
mtb
4:21 |
80 |
Mar 19, 2019 , My City
Routes with this trail
★ 3.8 • 13 miles • 860 ft • 23 • Loop •
Ride all of the moderate and easy trails at Sweetwater, including the Spine twice for good measure!
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 656 ft • 17 • Loop •
Do a lap around the outside of Sweetwater by staying right!
8 miles • 541 ft • 8 • Loop •
8 mile loop around Sweetwater. All the fun flowy bits
gbtour
My favorite trail here. Not long, not difficult, views for days and more than enough little tech to keep your attention.
Griffen1W3A2F
Very little tech. Good trail. Rode clockwise.
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