Gold Link Trail Loop
3.1 mi · ▲ 781 ft · 1 hr 25 min
Gold Link Trail Loop is a 3.1-mile loop near Apache Junction, AZ. It climbs 781 ft, with sections as steep as 40% grade. It scores 54/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Gold Link Trail Loop
3.1 mi · ▲ 781 ft · 1 hr 25 min
Elevation 2,005–2,700 ft
Loop
Trailhead: 33.46708, -111.55530
Weather Sep 4: Mostly clear, high 96°F / low 80° · precip 11% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 6:03 AM · sunset 6:49 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 450 ftSharp right, heading SE.
- 0.5 miTurn right, heading E.
- 150 ftSharp left, heading NE.
- 0.5 miTurn left, heading N.
- 1.2 miSharp left onto Gold Link Trail, heading SW.
- 0.7 miBear right, heading S.
- 400 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~48 min). Leave by 5:42 PM for the 6:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
More from this trailhead
- Deer Tanks Loop #306 3.3 mi · ▲ 490 ft
- Gold Link Trail 3.6 mi · ▲ 368 ft
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