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4,188 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:12:07
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
2,112 ft
Altitude min
2,164 ft
Altitude max
2,122 ft
Altitude start
2,112 ft
Altitude end
-0.234%
Grade
-21.353%
Grade max
28.331%
Grade min
1,245 ft
Distance climb
1,578 ft
Distance down
1,305 ft
Distance flat
00:12:07
Avg time

Tech Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Canyon
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114767 in E-Biking
    • #133295 in Trail Running
    • #296829 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #907 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #712 in E-Biking
    • #2,272 in Trail Running
    • #4,587 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

Test your rock skillz on the Tech Loop. Follow the white dots....if you're able. It's not a race, so take your time and session a few of the more difficult sections. Some have multiple lines, so try a few.

For maximum fun, only ride counter-clockwise.

Tags
DropsRock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Tech Loop Trail Reports

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Feb 8, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 8, 2026
Fun little side trail, watch out for cacti
Dec 13, 2025 @ 9:32am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 13, 2025
Nov 4, 2025 @ 9:54am (America/Phoenix)
Nov 4, 2025
Significant uphill rut from the Monsoons. Just before the tech starts. It's very loose and deep... maybe a hike a bike until repaired.
Dec 29, 2024 @ 12:10pm
Dec 29, 2024
Mostly easy trail overall with enough rock gardens and lifts/drops to get a black rating. Fun overall!
Nov 10, 2024 @ 10:26am
Nov 10, 2024
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Status:
on Feb 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tech-loop trailhead (33.381430, -111.393000)

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      4:52 | 470 | Jan 12, 2020 , Gold Canyon

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      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 8%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      k831 k831
      Lot's of cool features, but you have to keep your eyes out for them. Watch for the paint, or any outcroppings or piles of rocks. If you miss this them, then it's just a boring xc trail lol!
      Samgreene Samgreene
      Most of the features have bypasses, so this trail is a green if you bypass The paint is very faint, but if you see a pile of rocks, you can probably roll over it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tech Loop located?
      Tech Loop is located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Gold Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.38143, -111.393.
      ▼ How hard is Tech Loop?
      Tech Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.234%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tech Loop?
      Tech Loop has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,112 ft to 2,164 ft.
      ▼ Is Tech Loop a point to point trail?
      Tech Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tech Loop?
      Tech Loop is 4,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tech Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tech Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tech Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tech Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tech Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Tech Loop. The trail is 4,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tech Loop?
      Tech Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,082 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,994 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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