Big Butte Loop
Phoenix · Arizona
0.8 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
8 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
0.8 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
8 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Mostly SunnyNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Thursday
a high near 108°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
A scenic, beginner-friendly dirt loop circling the base of Big Butte in Papago Park, offering views of the desert landscape and nearby sandstone formations.
Mountain Biking in Phoenix
Phoenix offers year-round desert mountain biking, with rocky Sonoran terrain, long technical loops, and famous riding zones like South Mountain and the Hawes system. Use Big Butte Loop as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Unpaved
Surface Quality
Moderate Rocks
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Big Butte Loop FAQ
Where is Big Butte Loop?
Big Butte Loop is a mountain bike trail near Phoenix, Arizona. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Big Butte Loop?
Big Butte Loop is 0.8 miles long, rated green circle, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 8 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Big Butte Loop?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 108°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Big Butte Loop?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Phoenix include #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail, Trail 100B, Double Butte Loop, Double Butte Loop, Big Butte Loop. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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