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4.2 miles
Distance
409 ft
Climb
-567 ft
Descent
00:42:33
Avg time
-158 ft
Altitude change
1,015 ft
Altitude min
1,362 ft
Altitude max
1,190 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,552 ft
Distance flat
00:42:33
Avg time

Rainbow Valley Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118613 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105284 in E-Biking
    • #80662 in Trail Running
    • #316933 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,787 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #598 in E-Biking
    • #1,206 in Trail Running
    • #4,779 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Rainbow Valley is a 4 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Goodyear Arizona. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 409 ft blue climb. On average it takes 42 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 224 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Rainbow Valley Trail Reports

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May 9, 2026 @ 6:53am (America/Phoenix)
May 9, 2026
The climbs need cleaning up a little bit. The steep portion with the loose rocks spin out easy
Apr 27, 2024 @ 8:21am
Apr 27, 2024
The trail system was clean and easy to ride with a lot less lose rocks than normal
Apr 6, 2024 @ 5:32pm
Apr 6, 2024
Park recently completed maintenance on this trail and it is in the best condition in the 4 years I've been riding it.
Dec 2, 2023 @ 8:19am
Dec 2, 2023
Feb 9, 2022 @ 12:52pm
Feb 9, 2022
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on May 9, 2026
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Avg: 3.69 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rainbow-valley trailhead (33.348800, -112.387670)

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      Rainbow Valley
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      11:31 | 216 | Jul 5, 2024 , Goodyear
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      12:46 | 101 | Apr 20, 2022 , Goodyear
      SIDE BY SIDE NIGHT RIDE MTB
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      19:24 | 163 | Apr 20, 2022 , Goodyear
      Rainbow Valley to Toothaker Trail - MTB Rear...
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      3:45 | 626 | Jul 16, 2019 , Goodyear

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 859 ft • 10 •
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      7 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 71%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 14%

      1 Review & Comments

      WanderingJustin WanderingJustin
      There are parts of this trail that are an absolute mess, mostly south of where it intersects with Dysart.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rainbow Valley located?
      Rainbow Valley is located in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Estrella Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.3488, -112.38767.
      ▼ How hard is Rainbow Valley?
      Rainbow Valley is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rainbow Valley?
      Rainbow Valley has 409 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 567 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,015 ft to 1,362 ft.
      ▼ Is Rainbow Valley a point to point trail?
      Rainbow Valley is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rainbow Valley?
      Rainbow Valley is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rainbow Valley?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rainbow Valley. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rainbow Valley?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rainbow Valley are:
      • April (17 activities)
      • March (16 activities)
      • November (16 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rainbow Valley? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rainbow Valley are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rainbow Valley?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride Rainbow Valley. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rainbow Valley?
      Rainbow Valley is a moderately popular trail. There have been 816 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 853 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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