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Mormon Loop Trail

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 4.5 (12)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. South Mountain Park/Preserve
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1.5

Miles

2.5

KM
Singletrack

1,989' 606 m

High

1,580' 482 m

Low

415' 126 m

Up

31' 10 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (12°)

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E-Bikes Allowed

Description

Mormon Loop Trail is an easier way to climb South Mountain starting from the main Dirt Road or Javelina Canyon Trail. The trail has its share of rocks but the grade is more gradual and less technical than National Trail. There are one or two areas that are a little steeper and a little more challenging but overall this is a very rideable climb or a very fast descent.

You'l have a good view of Phoenix, especially near the top and the junction with Mormon Trail.

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Land Manager: City of Phoenix - Trails and Desert Preserves

Shared By:

Lost Justpastnowhere with improvements by Jason Osborn
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  4.5 from 12 votes

#4

in South Mountain Park/Preserve

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in Arizona

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The top of National East where Mormon Loop Climb and National intersect. Getting ready to go down!
May 6, 2016 near Guadalupe, AZ
Enjoy this pleasant view of South Mountain Park and the Phoenix Metro from the top of Mormon Trail.
Mar 21, 2017 near Guadalupe, AZ

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Mar 25, 2023
Will Day
Jun 21, 2020
Andre Garcia
Tech and chuck moderate/advance short and sweet trail that has both a workout and fun downhill. — 11h 00m
Feb 29, 2020
Julien Frolov
climbed mormon to National. Very difficult. entire ride was just over 6 miles. Technical. Practice before attempting again 1.5mi
May 17, 2019
Lost Justpastnowhere
Mar 18, 2018
Taylor Tewalt
Dec 25, 2017
Stephanie Korn
Oct 2, 2017
George Young
Apr 28, 2017
Melyssa Hutchins
1st trek up this trail, stopped at the steep incline that puts you onto the Mormon loop heading towards the 24th St/Mormon Trail. Came in from Beverly 5.8mi — 1h 34m

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