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3,307 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:05:27
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
1,988 ft
Altitude min
2,065 ft
Altitude max
2,001 ft
Altitude start
2,064 ft
Altitude end
1.883%
Grade
-9.315%
Grade max
16.45%
Grade min
1,237 ft
Distance climb
925 ft
Distance down
1,145 ft
Distance flat
00:05:27
Avg time

2GM Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Canyon
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11120 in E-Biking
    • #78811 in Trail Running
    • #28587 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    autumn, winter, spring
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a popular trail for connecting Cloudview Parking Lot to the Gila Monster Trail without having to ride on any Jeep Roads. Though there is one road crossing.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 22 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 966 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      johnf0246
      This trail actually is signed as 2GM. That name came from the trail concept of not having to ride on any Jeep Roads to get from the Cloudview Parking Lot to the Gila Monster Trail. By naming it 2GM it cut down the signage to about 10 inches.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 2GM located?
      2GM is located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Gold Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.38263, -111.42197.
      ▼ How hard is 2GM?
      2GM is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.883%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 2GM?
      2GM has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,988 ft to 2,065 ft.
      ▼ Is 2GM a point to point trail?
      2GM is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 2GM?
      2GM is 3,307 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 2GM?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 2GM. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 2GM?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 2GM are:
      • December (65 activities)
      • January (63 activities)
      • March (58 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 2GM? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 2GM are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 2GM?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride 2GM. The trail is 3,307 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 2GM?
      2GM is a very popular trail. There have been 3,382 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,563 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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