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2.5 miles
Distance
281 ft
Climb
-332 ft
Descent
00:22:17
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
1,612 ft
Altitude min
1,822 ft
Altitude max
1,673 ft
Altitude start
1,622 ft
Altitude end
-0.38%
Grade
-47.056%
Grade max
44.578%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,320 ft
Distance flat
00:22:17
Avg time
Technical Loop Details
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Riding AreaMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, Arizona -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMaricopa County Parks
Technical Loop is a one-way (counter-clockwise) single track trail. Most of its "technical" nature occurs early, with two steep drops (both with bypasses) and a tough, somewhat rocky climb. After that it is similar to the Sport Loop, with fast flow sections, short steep climbs and descents, a few rocky areas, and some tight bermed switchbacks. Near the end of the loop there is a crossover to the Long Loop before the Sport and Technical Loops merge and pop out into the parking lot.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
One pinch point and two semi off-camber exposed spots on the climb. One off-camber spot after the DH.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 15 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 8, 2026
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Directions to technical-loop-14914 trailhead
(33.668830, -111.702130)
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Nearby Trails
- Technical Loop 72 ft
- Sport Loop 223 ft
- Bypass 374 ft
- Pemberton Wash Road 932 ft
- Bypass 1,004 ft
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Technical Loop
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Where is Technical Loop located?
Technical Loop is located in McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.66883, -111.70213.
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How hard is Technical Loop?
Technical Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.38%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Technical Loop?
Technical Loop has 281 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,612 ft to 1,822 ft.
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Is Technical Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, Technical Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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