Black Mesa Loop (Superstition Wilderness)

Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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

Black Mesa Loop (Superstition Wilderness) is a 8.3 mile loop route located in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The route climbs 1,013 feet and descends 1,008 feet. The largest climb extends 1.6 miles, gaining 418 feet. The course averages 124 feet of vertical gain per mile. 87% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 7.3 out of 10, placing it in the 51.92th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Arizona.