Moon Rock Loop - Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Apache Junction, Arizona
Blevins Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120, USA,Apache Junction,Arizona
33.46376713586591, -111.6152948141098
5.1 miles NW of Apache Junction, Arizona
Address: Blevins Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120, USA
GPS: 33°27'49.6"N 111°36'55.1"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 1.50 miles
MTB Difficulty: Beginner
Trail Type: Lariat
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack
Hike Difficulty: Beginner
Trails/Routes: 1.5 mi

Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike

Located within the larger Usery Mountain Regional Park, the Moon Rock loop is a fast and smooth trail that adds 1.3 miles to the more famous Blevins Trail. Although the Moon Rock loop is not known as well, it is still a classic in the Usery area, featuring pavement-smooth doubletrack and flowy turns to make riders of all skill levels smile. The best feature about Moon Rock loop is that the trail is mostly turned downhill, allowing riders to go as fast as they can pedal without burning out. The trail is a doubletrack, meaning it is wide enough for mountain bikers and small groups of hikers, so be careful and watch out for others coming either direction in the loop.

Because Moon Rock loop is part of the larger system in the Usery Mountain Regional Park, there is no direct access to the trail. Instead, there is 1 parking area and 2 ride-in entrances (all are located on the map below).

From the parking area, follow the Blevin's trail on the right for about a 1/2 mile to the Moon Rock loop sign that will be on the right. Riders and hikers can also stay on Blevin's trail for another 1/2 mile and ride the Moon Loop clock-wise. To get back to the parking area for both paths, just turn left at the sign that marks the connection to Blevin's and ride the 1 mile back.

From ride-in entrance #2 on the map below, turn left onto the Levee trail and ride until the intersection with the Moon Rock loop. Riders can either turn left onto the loop or turn right, turn left onto the Blevin's trail, then turn right again at the other Moon Rock loop entrance. Both ride-in entrances have a kiosk for a self-pay $2 entry.

The Moon Rock Loop does not feature any particular viewing areas, but allows riders and hikers to experience the desert at it's best, with plenty of the southwest plant and animal life among the thrilling twists and turns of smooth arizona dirt.

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Apache Junction, Arizona

  1. Head west on Apache Trail toward S Phelps Dr (0.4 mi)
  2. Turn right onto N Rennick Dr (0.5 mi)
  3. Turn left onto W Superstition Blvd (0.4 mi)
  4. Turn right onto N Ironwood Dr (1.0 mi)
  5. Turn left onto W Lost Dutchman Blvd (1.0 mi)
  6. Continue onto E Brown Rd (3.0 mi)
  7. Turn right onto N Ellsworth Rd (3.3 mi)
  8. Turn right onto E Usery Park Rd
    Partial restricted usage road
    (0.9 mi)
  9. Turn right onto Luter Ln (0.2 mi)
  10. Turn left onto Forest Service Road (0.3 mi)
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Trails

Distance ?

1.5 miles

Elevation Gain ?

-52 feet

Real Ascent ?

44 feet

Real Descent ?

96 feet

Avg Grade (0°)

-1%

Grade (-4° to 2°)

-8% to 4%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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