more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
88 ft
Climb
00:11:01
Avg time
89 ft
Altitude change
3,234 ft
Altitude min
3,323 ft
Altitude max
3,234 ft
Altitude start
3,323 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
2,792 ft
Distance flat
00:11:01
Avg time

Encantado Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vail Vortex
    Vail, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4494 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20819 in E-Biking
    • #86769 in Trail Running
    • #137767 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #38 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #68 in E-Biking
    • #1,318 in Trail Running
    • #2,761 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    State Trust Land

Access from the Vail Pistol Hill Trail System, parking on the east side of S. Camino Loma Alta & Garrigan's Gulch. State Trust Land Permit: https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 21 miles average
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  • 150 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,179 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Encantado Trail Reports

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Sep 14, 2026 @ 7:13am (America/Phoenix)
Sep 14, 2026
 Perfect conditions
Jan 25, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Phoenix)
Jan 25, 2026
 Just rained the last two days, so sand was compact; however, the is more sand than the last time I rode here. Regardless, nice trails to ride!
Dec 11, 2025 @ 3:14pm (America/Phoenix)
Dec 11, 2025
 A bit of sand here and there and some of the trails were rutted by the heavy rains this summer, but ideal conditions all-in-all.
Nov 29, 2025 @ 2:15pm (America/Phoenix)
Nov 29, 2025
Nov 23, 2025 @ 2:43pm (America/Phoenix)
Nov 23, 2025
 It had just rained the morning before my afternoon ride. Much of the path had moist sand, but it really did not cause any issues. Moist sand is...
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on Sep 14, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Encantado located?
      Encantado is located in Vail Vortex, Vail, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Vail Vortex trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.08349, -110.68724.
      ▼ How hard is Encantado?
      Encantado is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Encantado?
      Encantado has 88 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,234 ft to 3,323 ft.
      ▼ Is Encantado a point to point trail?
      Encantado is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Encantado?
      Encantado is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Encantado?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Encantado. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Encantado? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Encantado are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Encantado?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Encantado. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Encantado?
      Encantado is a very popular trail. There have been 4,110 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,575 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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