Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
10.5 miles (16.9 km) · 2,233 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
South Mountain Loop via Bursera Trailhead (AZ) covers 10.5 miles across Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Runners face 2,233 feet of climbing with 2,269 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 4.6 miles and gains 1,016 feet. Vertical rate measures 216 feet of gain per mile. The course is 54% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 76.84th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Arizona adventures.
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