more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:06:09
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
2,163 ft
Altitude min
2,230 ft
Altitude max
2,205 ft
Altitude start
2,165 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
1,791 ft
Distance climb
2,897 ft
Distance down
1,716 ft
Distance flat
00:06:09
Avg time

Granite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Fountain Hills, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 90 in Horseback
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

After the summer 2024 fires, most of this portion of the Granite Trail, between the bottom of Delsie and the middle of Bluff is no longer singletrack. Instead a somewhat loose and bumpy service road that drops into, crosses and climbs out of Stoneman wash.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 596 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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on Mar 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.49 (6 votes)
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      Directions to granite trailhead (33.696390, -111.757510)
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      Jan 23, 2021 @ 9:06am
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      12:04 | 12 | Nov 26, 2023 , Fountain Hills
      Granite Trail. Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park.
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      9:31 | 74 | Mar 8, 2019 , Fountain Hills

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      1 Review & Comments

      Bikelager
      How about a reconstruct of the portion of Granite destroyed. Could also realign and construct a new Delsie. Two of the favs gone.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Granite located?
      Granite is located in McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States. It is part of the McDowell Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.69639, -111.75751.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Granite?
      Granite has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,163 ft to 2,230 ft.
      ▼ Is Granite a point to point trail?
      Granite is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Granite?
      Granite is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Granite?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Granite. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Granite?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Granite are:
      • March (77 activities)
      • February (58 activities)
      • April (45 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Granite? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Granite are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Granite?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Granite. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Granite?
      Granite is a very popular trail. There have been 2,716 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,713 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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