more stats
676 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
00:02:01
Avg time
65 ft
Altitude change
2,554 ft
Altitude min
2,620 ft
Altitude max
2,555 ft
Altitude start
2,621 ft
Altitude end
9.6%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
528 ft
Distance climb
13 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Western Trail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Sonoran Preserve
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #4847 in Hiking [+]
    • #19625 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #78 in Hiking · Arizona [+]
    • #300 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    autumn, winter, spring
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This trail is open only for hiking. Bikes are required to use the Western Bike Loop instead.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Western Trail Loop Trail Reports

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May 5, 2023 @ 11:19am
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Dec 31, 2019 @ 11:10am
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Jun 17, 2019 @ 3:31pm
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Dec 28, 2017 @ 10:22am
Dec 28, 2017
 It just kind of ends into a construction site right now. Avoid it and walk down the connector to Promenade
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Western Trail Loop located?
      Western Trail 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 33.62264, -111.77716.
      ▼ How hard is Western Trail Loop?
      Western Trail Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western Trail Loop?
      Western Trail Loop has 65 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,554 ft to 2,620 ft.
      ▼ Is Western Trail Loop a point to point trail?
      Western Trail Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Western Trail Loop?
      Western Trail Loop is 676 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Western Trail Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Western Trail Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Western Trail Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Western Trail Loop are:
      • December (4 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Western Trail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Western Trail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Western Trail Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to hike Western Trail Loop. The trail is 676 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Western Trail Loop?
      Western Trail Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 760 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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