Near Apache Wash Loop
Beautiful Mountains
Near Apache Wash Loop
Sunset over Apache Wash.
Near Apache Wash Loop
Concrete marker
Near Apache Wash Loop
Apache Wash Trailhead
Near Apache Wash Loop
Easily viewed trail marker. Left Ocotillo, right Apache Wash Loop.

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Apache Wash Loop

3.8 (4 Ratings)
A fun loop with good views of the Sonoran Desert.
6.2
mi
Distance
171
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
Major wash area - be on the lookout during monsoon season as some areas may be impassable.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.2mi
Distance
171ft
Elevation Gain
181ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,818ft
High Point
1,699ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This loop can be easy and fun, however, watch out for the sudden dips into washes with sand at the bottom. Some areas (other than the washes) are sandy, but not so sandy that it's not worth doing, it's just bad in certain spots.

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Contributors
Bob Spak