Name: Granite Mountain Loop Trail
Rating: 4.5

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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

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Daniel Christianson with improvements by Randy Roberts

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4.5 from 24 votes

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in McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Northern Region

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4.5 from 24 votes

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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

Mar 19, 2020 near Carefree, AZ

Spring wildflowers on Granite Mountain Trail.

May 25, 2017 near Carefree, AZ

Mar 19, 2020 near Carefree, AZ

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

Mar 23, 2019

Szymon Zajaczkowski

Oct 14, 2018

Matthew Silver

Oct 6, 2018

Jordan Smith

Get in better shape 2mi

Apr 14, 2018

Milko D

We ran the extended trail hence 7 miles. Not a bad ride. 7mi

Nov 13, 2017

Michael Luebke

Super fun trail. Uphill the first half, second half is almost all downhill. Super flowy, really smooth. So fun. Amazing scenery. 5mi

Apr 3, 2017

Shane Cooper

Apr 2, 2017

Bailey Cooper

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Granite Mountain Loop Trail

“A rolling and twisty, moderate route around the base of Granite Mountain with great views. ”

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2,935' 895 m

2,670' 814 m

356' 108 m

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