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Granite Mountain Loop Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.4 (25)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Scottsdale
  5. McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Northern Region
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“A rolling and twisty, moderate route around the base of Granite Mountain with great views. ”

Daniel Christianson
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4.6

Miles

7.5

KM
Singletrack

2,935' 895 m

High

2,670' 814 m

Low

356' 108 m

Up

305' 93 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

The main access for this loop is on the Power Line #2 trail, 0.6 miles from the Granite Mtn. trailhead parking area. The trail itself is a bit more technical than others in this area due to sharp turns, undulations and some rock features, more so on the east side of the loop. It intersects several other trails along its route, making for many different options for ride lengths.

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Land Manager: City of Scottsdale

Shared By:

Daniel Christianson with improvements by Randy Roberts
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 25 votes

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in McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Northern Region

#608

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  4.4 from 25 votes
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in McDowell Sonoran Prese…

#32

in Arizona

#608

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Cruise the buff singletrack along the perimeter of Brown's Ranch for a great time!
Feb 7, 2017 near Carefree, AZ
Wildflowers 2020
Mar 19, 2020 near Carefree, AZ
Wildflowers 2020
Mar 19, 2020 near Carefree, AZ
Spring wildflowers on Granite Mountain Trail.
May 25, 2017 near Carefree, AZ
Nice singletrack
Mar 19, 2020 near Carefree, AZ
Nice view
Mar 19, 2020 near Carefree, AZ

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Feb 25, 2024
Jody Nicholas
Mar 26, 2023
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen, Eliana, Tina
Mar 5, 2022
Kevin Kevin
May 16, 2021
Jetzz R
7mi — 50h 00m
May 12, 2021
Anna B
May 9, 2020
Kyle GChiker
Apr 16, 2020
Rock On
Feb 2, 2020
Steve Baker
First ride. Good introductory route. Includes the following trails: Upper Ranch, Corral, High Desert, Renegade, Desperado, Granite Mt Loop & Maverick. 15.2mi — 1h 55m

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