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4.1 miles
Distance
468 ft
Climb
-474 ft
Descent
00:50:21
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
9,007 ft
Altitude min
9,433 ft
Altitude max
9,110 ft
Altitude start
9,104 ft
Altitude end
-48.1%
Grade max
31.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat
00:50:21
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham)
    Safford, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122001 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #214985 in Trail Running
    • #204727 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,858 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #3,686 in Trail Running
    • #4,052 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Season
    summer, autumn
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Coronado National Forest

Grant hill has several trails the loop around the hill. All lead clockwise. Expect tough climbing in spots as the elevation will make it tougher. The trails are doubletrack and singletrack. Small creek crossing in a few spots. Once a thick forest is now mostly burn area from the 2017 Frye Fire. Restoration done in Aug 2023 Check conditions under reports before riding.

Access Info

Access is just of the Swift Trail road.

Tags
Creek crossing

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Grant Hill Outer... Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Phoenix)
Jul 17, 2026
 Free of down trees as of July 17th
Jun 29, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Phoenix)
Jun 29, 2026
 Great if you like lifting your bike over MANY downed trees, including on the middle road bed that returns to the parking area.
Jun 7, 2026 @ 4:12pm (America/Phoenix)
Jun 7, 2026
Lots of downed trees, will need chainsaw to clear
May 12, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/Phoenix)
May 12, 2026
 Lots of downed trees
Aug 11, 2025 @ 8:07pm
Aug 11, 2025
 Outer Loop is clear except for one small tree down near the first 1/3 of the loop clockwise near the top. Tree should be out soon.
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on Jul 17, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      NattyTread NattyTread
      Outer Loop from the parking lot headed clockwise up to the inner loop trail jct is fairly clear. Beyond that both on the outer loop and inner loop trails as of June 29 2025 need down trees cleared. It's a yearly maintenance need given the burn scar.

      Hired crews should be logging out Grant Hill in July/Aug 2025. Keep in mind that no chain saws, only cross cut saws, are allowed to cut down trees during Mexican spotted owl nest season from March 1st to Sept 1st making it very challenging for volunteer or paid crews to clear out trails with multiple down trees. They have to have cross cut saws to quietly clear the trail.
      andramcole
      Almost impossible to navigate all the downed trees. A few hours with a chainsaw could seriously restore this trail.
      farmteamlb farmteamlb
      Downed trees the other whole way. Unfortunate as it’s clear that a lot of effort was put in to open this trail back up in 2023. A nice work weekend with a group of people could easily get this back in rideable shape.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail located?
      Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail is located in Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham), Safford, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Graham) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.66823, -109.88029.
      ▼ How hard is Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail?
      Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail?
      Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail has 468 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 474 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,007 ft to 9,433 ft.
      ▼ How long is Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail?
      Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail?
      Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail is best visited during: summer, autumn.
      ▼ How do I access Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 50 minutes to ride Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail. The trail is 4.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail?
      Grant Hill Outer Loop Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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