Name: Long Loop
Rating: 3.4

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This trail makes for a nice, leisurely grind through the desert. There are lots of rocks and bumps and several objects I had to carry the bike over. It's a lot of fun, though.

I have never seen another rider on this track. Park entrance fee is $6, at a self-pay station on the way in. There is also a connector trail to get to the main park from here.

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Land Manager: Maricopa County Parks

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Dane Hewitt

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3.4 from 16 votes

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in Estrella Competitive Track

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3.4 from 16 votes

5 Star		6%
4 Star		38%
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2 Star		13%
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The junior trail is great for new riders, or younger riders getting in some practice.

Sep 9, 2022 near Avondale, AZ

4 miles in. Hit some sandy areas that slow you down but the rewarding technical parts starts soon.

Aug 4, 2017 near Avondale, AZ

Jan 10, 2017 near Avondale, AZ

Not much shade, but the surrounding are pretty dramatic.

Jan 10, 2017 near Avondale, AZ

Mountain biking the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Competition Loop.

Apr 12, 2015 near Avondale, AZ

Jan 10, 2017 near Avondale, AZ

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Mar 17, 2021

Brenden Cox

Blocked off by Phoenix raceway most of the time. Enter at your own risk. Other than that, a fun challenge for anyone looking for a challenge. 10mi — 1h 19m

Mar 9, 2019

Yate Mar

Flat sandy and rocky segments and a few steep drops and climbs. Technical at times. Behind ISM Raceway but quickly feels remote. Didn't see a soul. 9.7mi

Dec 9, 2018

John Jones

This has got to be the worst example of a competitive track in the entire Maricopa County system. In short, it’s a bridle path plain and simple.

Apr 15, 2018

chris woods

Mar 30, 2018

GARY Skrzycki

Fun ride, lots of rocks but overall pretty flat. 10.1mi

Mar 12, 2018

Joshua Gullage

Feb 10, 2018

Matthew Silver

10mi

Jul 4, 2017

Joel U

Great ride! Many thorns though so take some extra tubes.

Jan 10, 2017

Chris Klein

10mi

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Long Loop

“The Competitive Track at Estrella Mountain Park; some sections are bumpy and technical, not much for high-speed... ”

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1,441' 439 m

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