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American Gulch Loop Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Payson, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from American Gulch Loop Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about American Gulch Loop Trail
This trail is located by the road bridge. On one side, you'll see a brown sign- and from that sign it's less than a minute walk on a paved accessible sidewalk to an interpretive sign.
Trail conditions & character
“On one side, you'll see a brown sign- and from that sign it's less than a minute walk on a paved accessible sidewalk to an interpretive sign.”
“On one side, you'll see a brown sign- and from that sign it's less than a minute walk on a paved accessible sidewalk to an interpretive sign.”
“Note: no amenities- no water fountains or restrooms here.”
Plan your run at American Gulch Loop Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance6 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitediscovergilacounty.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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