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Sonoran Desert Loop route map
ExpertLoop

Sonoran Desert Loop

Phoenix, Arizona

13.9 mi

Distance

2,306 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 27m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Sonoran Desert Loop is a challenging trail located near Phoenix, Arizona, offering hikers a comprehensive experience of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape. Extending over 13.9 miles, this loop trail features a significant elevation gain of approximately 2,306 feet, which adds to its expert difficulty level. Hikers can expect a dirt surface throughout the trail, typical of desert environments, with varying terrain that requires attentiveness and preparation.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gaindesert exposure

Elevation Profile

Min:514 ft
Max:639 ft
703 ft
703 ft
514 ft556 ft597 ft639 ft0.0 mi3.5 mi7.0 mi10.5 mi13.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

desert landscape

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page

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