Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Balanced Rock – Latigo Trail loop from McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Balanced Rock – Latigo Trail loop from McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Easy

4.6

(3763)

13,532

riders

Balanced Rock – Latigo Trail loop from McDowell Sonoran Preserve

01:09

12.9km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

857 m

Chuckwagon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chuckwagon Trail is a fantastic, easy, wide pathway with a gradual incline leading to Balanced Rock. There are great views along the way throughout the beautiful desert landscape. The route …

Tip by

5.08 km

Balanced Rock gets its name from the apparent effortless balance it maintains. This location provides an ideal opportunity for creative photography, allowing you to capture images that make you appear incredibly strong as you hold up the rock.

Tip by

5.09 km

Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Both kid and pet friendly, Balanced Rock is one of the main attractions in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. There is a massive rock balancing (hence the name) on a smooth rock base.

Tip by

10.8 km

Latigo Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail offers a diverse array of flora and stunning views throughout. The relatively flat terrain and smooth pebbled path ensure a comfortable and enjoyable run. With sections that gently …

Tip by

11.6 km

Latigo Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Latigo Trail is a relatively flat easy trail with a few little hills and bumps to keep things interesting. However, the incredible desert scenery will keep you interested as you ride under the blue skies.

Tip by

12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

1.23 km

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

223 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

37°C

25°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

136th Street Express – Latigo Trail loop from Fraesfield Mountain Trailhead

04:48h

54.7km

390m

Hard

Elmore Pedestrian Bridge – Arizona Canal Path loop from Notre Dame Prepratory High School

05:44h

93.6km

210m

Moderate

Hawknest Trail – North Flagstaff Powerline Road loop from Rock Tank

03:05h

35.9km

290m

Moderate

Rock Tank loop from Rock Tank

02:04h

24.1km

170m

Moderate

Arizona Falls – Arizona Canal Path loop from Sunnyslope Mountain

02:12h

35.3km

50m

Easy

Balanced Rock – Latigo Trail loop from McDowell Sonoran Preserve

01:09h

12.9km

110m

Hard

Sonoran mountains view – Marguerite Lake loop from Notre Dame Prepratory High School

05:21h

78.8km

190m

Moderate

Latigo Trail – Maverick Trail loop from McDowell Sonoran Preserve

01:40h

18.5km

190m

Easy

5.0

Central Arizona Project Canal loop from Sprouts Farmers Market

01:02h

13.0km

20m

Hard

Humboldt Mountain loop from Wildcat Hill

03:40h

48.1km

1,070m

Easy

Balanced Rock – Balanced Rock loop from Fraesfield Mountain Trailhead

01:20h

15.1km

120m

Moderate

Hawknest Trail loop from Rock Tank

01:51h

21.4km

160m

Balanced Rock – Latigo Trail loop from McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Chuckwagon Trail

Balanced Rock

Balanced Rock

Latigo Trail

Latigo Trail

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️