Black Mesa Loop

Tonto National Forest, Arizona, United States

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,013 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

The Black Mesa Loop route traverses 8.3 miles through Tonto National Forest, Arizona, United States. Elevation gain totals 1,013 feet, with 1,008 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 1.6 miles with 418 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 133 feet per mile. About 87% of the distance is runnable terrain. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 7.4 puts it in the top 47.43% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among runners preparing for distance events.