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1.0 mile
Distance
348 ft
Climb
-487 ft
Descent
00:40:39
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
2,547 ft
Altitude min
3,032 ft
Altitude max
2,686 ft
Altitude start
2,546 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-53.8%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
2,362 ft
Distance climb
2,861 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:40:39
Avg time

Western Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #4952 in Hiking [+]
    • #19525 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #79 in Hiking · Arizona [+]
    • #298 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This hiking-only trail is a very steep and rocky on the south side. Beautiful views. Strenuous, but definitely worth hiking.

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Dec 22, 2021 @ 1:36pm
Dec 22, 2021
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      QyQD86
      Definitely NOT a biking trail. But great to train your leg, glutes and lungs on going up at a walk. Wear good footwear on this trail.
      Parkerjewell
      Definitely not a good time on the bike. Even after the challenging hike up, the descent is way too chunky for any enjoyment, even if you were able to make the tight switchbacks.
      Messed up my bike for no good reason.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Western Loop located?
      Western Loop is located in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.62301, -111.77866.
      ▼ How hard is Western Loop?
      Western Loop is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western Loop?
      Western Loop has 348 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 487 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,547 ft to 3,032 ft.
      ▼ Is Western Loop a point to point trail?
      Western Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Western Loop?
      Western Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Western Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Western Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Western Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Western Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Western Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to hike Western Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Western Loop?
      Western Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 290 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 310 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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