more stats
2,553 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-244 ft
Descent
00:04:29
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
1,318 ft
Altitude min
1,553 ft
Altitude max
1,502 ft
Altitude start
1,318 ft
Altitude end
-7.21%
Grade
-28.496%
Grade max
14.753%
Grade min
754 ft
Distance climb
1,680 ft
Distance down
119 ft
Distance flat
00:04:29
Avg time

Granite Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127967 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100891 in E-Biking
    • #146062 in Trail Running
    • #88640 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,976 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #530 in E-Biking
    • #2,604 in Trail Running
    • #1,718 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Granite Access is a 2,553 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Phoenix Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 168 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Granite Access Trail Reports

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on Jan 16, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      rylanharrison08
      Quick access to get to Helipad, DC, DC Ray Con, and other more popular trails. Pretty steep, might require some hiking if you are going up.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Granite Access located?
      Granite Access 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 33.31895, -112.03824.
      ▼ How hard is Granite Access?
      Granite Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.21%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Granite Access?
      Granite Access has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 244 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,318 ft to 1,553 ft.
      ▼ Is Granite Access a point to point trail?
      Granite Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Granite Access?
      Granite Access is 2,553 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Granite Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Granite Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Granite Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Granite Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Granite Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Granite Access. The trail is 2,553 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Granite Access?
      Granite Access is a very popular trail. There have been 1,394 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,387 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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