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2.9 miles
Distance
178 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:16:29
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
1,634 ft
Altitude min
1,781 ft
Altitude max
1,681 ft
Altitude start
1,660 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
5,184 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,295 ft
Distance flat
00:16:29
Avg time
Sport Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Roller Coaster, Wallride
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerMaricopa County Parks
Sport Loop is single track and part of the Competitive Trails at McDowell, it has rolling, short steep climbs fast downhill sections, some rocky areas then pops out back at the parking lot. It's a good warm up for the Technical and Long Loops.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Some steep undulations but all wide open
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 243 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 1,867 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to sport-loop-14913 trailhead
(33.669210, -111.702100)
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Nearby Trails
- Technical Loop 174 ft
- Technical Loop 223 ft
- Bypass 538 ft
- Access Road 1,063 ft
- Pemberton Wash Road 1,076 ft
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sport Loop
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Where is Sport Loop located?
Sport Loop is located in McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.66921, -111.7021.
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How hard is Sport Loop?
Sport Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Sport Loop?
Sport Loop has 178 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,634 ft to 1,781 ft.
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How long is Sport Loop?
Sport Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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