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2,553 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-244 ft
Descent
00:04:19
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
00:04:19
Avg time

Granite Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Preserve
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38362 in E-Biking
    • #56152 in Trail Running
    • #54368 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

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Granite Access is a 2,553 ft moderately 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Jan 16, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Phoenix)
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Apr 25, 2023 @ 1:11am
Apr 25, 2023
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May 6, 2020 @ 5:02am
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Very Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Granite Access

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Granite Access?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Granite Access are:
        • April (3 activities)
        • December (3 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
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        ▼ 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 1,325 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,318 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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