Sonoran Loop Competitive Track Loop(edit)

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MODERATE

#12 hike out of 18 in White Tank Mountain Regional Park |

MODERATE

5.4 mi

Distance

3 hrs 20 min

Time

144 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is one way mountain bike trail in the White Tanks, this trail is designated for biking only. The loop starts out pretty level and you have the option to continue on the competitive loop or take a technical loop segment. If you choose to skip the technical loop about 2 miles in you will come up to a big climb and start up the hill with a few switchbacks to negotiate. After getting to the top you will have a pretty fun downhill on the backside of the mountain that lead you back around to the flatter section of the loop where you can pick up a lot a speed on the smooth trail back to the parking lot. This is great loop that offers some varied terrain for bikers.

Getting Started

There is a $7 park entrance fee. You will follow the main road all the way to the end and continue through the first parking lot to the second lot and park to get to the trailhead.

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

Hiker_Girl_AZ 6 years, 4 months ago

Great MTB loop in the tanks.

★ ★ ★ ★

DeepYoga6756 6 years ago

★ ★

Public Tracks

TallSail9908 5 years, 4 months ago

Sonoran Loop at White Tanks- Mid-Level Hike 5.3 Miles, 350’ Elevation

5/2021 Sonoran Loop - Competitive Track - Mid Version (White Tank Mountains).Rating D. This is a 5.3 mile loop hike with an elevation gain of 350’ and at least 30 washes. This is a one-way competitivebike trail with a few ups and downs through washes. The high point gives you nice views back to the East. A short detour on the second half of the hike takes you to a Crested Saguaro. There’s a portajohn at the trailhead. There is a $7.00 park entrance fee. Driving distance is approx 30 milesRT.http://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountainRegionalPark/Sonoran-Loophttp://pchikingclub.smugmug.com/WhiteTankMountainRegionalPark/Competitive-LoopDirections to White Tank Mountains Regional ParkTake 303 North (right). Exit at Northern (next to zoo) and turn left (West). Turn right on Cotton.Turn left on Olive and follow it to the park gate.Park fee is $7.00/car for all trailheads (except from the library which is $2.00 per hiker).Sonoran Loop Trail is at the end of the main road, slightly right off the end of the paved road. Therestroom on this hike is a porta-john.