more stats
5,171 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:10:26
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,577 ft
Altitude min
2,691 ft
Altitude max
2,659 ft
Altitude start
2,657 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
20%
Grade min
2,582 ft
Distance climb
1,791 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:10:26
Avg time

Monsoon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Painted Hills
    Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #150917 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157222 in Trail Running
    • #157042 in Hiking
    • #33671 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,351 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,876 in Trail Running
    • #3,435 in Hiking
    • #1,255 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Pima County

Smoother than northern loop, with some fun downhill sections and mildly technical climbs. Best if ridden counter-clockwise.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 10, 2022 @ 8:59pm
May 10, 2022
 Someone is removing many of the rocks on this trail in an attempt to make it easier. Technical sections now have ride-arounds and chunky areas...
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on May 10, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      DickJoke666 DickJoke666
      solid blue and an awesome little loop to get a quick lap in or session it. i only did it clockwise but i really liked it (seems like the climbs were more gradual that way). good rock chonkers. i walked one section but it was short.
      SandwichProtector SandwichProtector
      Nice short loop with some rocky sections in the southwestern part of the trail. I rode it both directions but liked counterclockwise the best.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monsoon Loop located?
      Monsoon Loop is located in Painted Hills, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Painted Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.23298, -111.04785.
      ▼ How hard is Monsoon Loop?
      Monsoon Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monsoon Loop?
      Monsoon Loop has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,577 ft to 2,691 ft.
      ▼ Is Monsoon Loop a point to point trail?
      Monsoon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monsoon Loop?
      Monsoon Loop is 5,171 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monsoon Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monsoon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Monsoon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monsoon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monsoon Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Monsoon Loop. The trail is 5,171 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monsoon Loop?
      Monsoon Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 202 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 242 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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