more stats
5,013 ft
Distance
119 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
5,091 ft
High Point
13 ft
Altitude change
4,971 ft
Altitude min
4,971 ft
Altitude start
4,984 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
2,589 ft
Distance climb
2,280 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat

Upper Rumsey Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Payson
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Beginner trail that climbs the water tank hill. Family friendly and has great views

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 2 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Rumsey Loop

      ▼ Where is Upper Rumsey Loop located?
      Upper Rumsey Loop is located in Payson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Payson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.24778, -111.33187.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Rumsey Loop?
      Upper Rumsey Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Rumsey Loop?
      Upper Rumsey Loop has 119 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,971 ft to 5,091 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Rumsey Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Rumsey Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Rumsey Loop?
      Upper Rumsey Loop is 5,013 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Rumsey Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Rumsey Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Rumsey Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Rumsey Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Rumsey Loop?
      Upper Rumsey Loop has limited popularity data available. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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