Gateway Loop Trail

Name: Gateway Loop Trail
Rating: 3.9

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Trail

3.7 mile 5.9 kilometer loop
88% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 627' 191 m
Descent: -631' -192 m
High: 2,376' 724 m
Low: 1,768' 539 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 25% (14°)

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Trail shared by Tom Dobson

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“Easy singletrack for running with plenty of parking at the trailhead off of Thompson Peak.”

— Tom Dobson

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Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Open during daylight hours only.

Runner Notes

The trail surface can be a little rough with potato size rocks. Knees up, toes up!!!

Description

This loop begins/ends at the Saguaro Trail, which starts at the Gateway Trail, off of Thompson Peak Parkway.
This is an easy introduction to the park and is a 4+/- mile loop from the trailhead. This park is awesome - Sustainable in every aspect! This trail is the intro to miles and miles of singletrack at the preserve including the Bell Pass Trail, Windgate Pass Trail and Horseshoe Trail. Enjoy!!!