Cholla Loop (H3)

Name: Cholla Loop (H3)
Rating: 2.5

2.5 ( 4 )

Trail

2.7 mile 4.3 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 447' 136 m
Descent: -475' -145 m
High: 1,797' 548 m
Low: 1,374' 419 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 17% (9°)

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“Cholla is a very technical, steep and rocky loop in Glendale.”

— B. Miner

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Description

Cholla Loop is a rocky, steep loop located in Thunderbird Conservation Park. Certain sections are not for the faint of heart. I ride (and partially hike) this trail while training for back country snowboarding. I really enjoy the trail, but only do it every once in a while due to its difficulty.