more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
95 ft
Climb
-340 ft
Descent
00:09:59
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
1,294 ft
Altitude min
1,547 ft
Altitude max
1,538 ft
Altitude start
1,294 ft
Altitude end
-2.709%
Grade
-41.038%
Grade max
57.14%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,103 ft
Distance flat
00:09:59
Avg time

DC Ray Conn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #76573 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18674 in E-Biking
    • #52348 in Trail Running
    • #117791 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

This social trail is currently unsanctioned inside the boundaries of the preserve, but parts of its alignment are planned to be adopted in coming years as part of the Guadalupe Perimeter Trail according to the South Mountain Trails Master Plan.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 407 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Apr 20, 2025
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Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      81
      Desert Classic
      ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 543 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
      Nice ride on , then a hard grind up to and old helicopter pad for a nice view of Phoenix's East Valley.
      104
      Desert Classic to Helipad
      ★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 1,350 ft • 9 •
      Cross country with a climb at the halfway point.
      203
      SoMo Circumnavigation
      ★ 5.0 • 40 miles • 3,901 ft • 60 •
      One of several possible ways to circumnavigate South Mountain
      3.5 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★
      3 ★ 75%
      2 ★
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      1 Review & Comments

      Flowdad
      I lost my under-seat pouch on the trail yesterday (black-specialized brand). Only thing inside was my ford brand car keys. If anyone finds it please call me. I really need my keys back. 415-320-9674. Thank you!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DC Ray Conn located?
      DC Ray Conn is located in South Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the South Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.32647, -112.03861.
      ▼ How hard is DC Ray Conn?
      DC Ray Conn is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.709%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DC Ray Conn?
      DC Ray Conn has 95 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 340 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,294 ft to 1,547 ft.
      ▼ Is DC Ray Conn a point to point trail?
      DC Ray Conn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is DC Ray Conn?
      DC Ray Conn is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DC Ray Conn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on DC Ray Conn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access DC Ray Conn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DC Ray Conn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DC Ray Conn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride DC Ray Conn. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DC Ray Conn?
      DC Ray Conn is a very popular trail. There have been 4,086 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,184 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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