Prospector Loop
Apache Junction, Arizona
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33°26'26.0"N 111°32'33.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 5.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Figure 8 |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
A fast beginners to intermediate (only if youre into speed) training loop. The trail has no markings but is the only trail in the area as it is undeveloped gravel desert. The trail is well used and doesnt have any technically difficult spots or climbs but is a good training loop that is easy to get to in the east valley. In a counterclockwise loop all the north and eastbound sections are generally uphill with all the south and west bound sections generally downhill.Route finding is easy, if you lose the track just look for powerlines and follow them east or west to intersecting paved roads, Or look south for the park or rodeo grounds and make your way back to the starting point. Visibility is good and getting lost is not a concern. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Prospector Loop
Prospector Loop is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Apache Jct, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Prospector Loop bike trail in Apache Jct.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/prospector-loop/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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Directions
From Apache Junction, Arizona
- Head northeast on N Apache Trail (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto N Idaho Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(0.3 mi)
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