more stats
3,225 ft
Distance
152 ft
Climb
00:13:18
Avg time
152 ft
Altitude change
4,278 ft
Altitude min
4,429 ft
Altitude max
4,278 ft
Altitude start
4,429 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
3,104 ft
Distance climb
43 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:13:18
Avg time

Rector Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Big Park
    Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The south end of Rector connects with Courthouse Butte trail and the north end connects with Bell Rock. Equestrians should consider avoiding the north end of trail and exit before the trail is on the flanks of Bell Rock. BIKES RESTRICTED due to wilderness area.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Rector Connector Trail Reports

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Mar 22, 2024 @ 8:09am
Mar 22, 2024
 This trail is a narrow path through beautiful country. We traversed S to N and near the end there were several rock steps that were challenging....
Feb 11, 2024 @ 12:19pm
Feb 11, 2024
Apr 19, 2023 @ 8:10pm
Apr 19, 2023
 Trail open.
Apr 19, 2023 @ 8:09pm
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 18, 2023 @ 10:54pm
Apr 18, 2023
 Sign about halfway that says closed to bikes.
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on Mar 22, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Bell Rock Loop
      2 miles • 221 ft • 2 • Loop •
      Fairly easy walk short around with scenic views of Courthouse Butte. The is a little rougher than the...
      32
      Bell Rock, Rector, and Big Park Loop
      5 miles • 445 ft • 3 • Loop •
      An easy 5-miler that follows the Rector Trail in between and Courthouse Butte. Loop around Courthouse...
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      devinsimard
      Great hiking trail to take after nearly finishing the Bell Rock Trail loop. Gives an entire full circle around the bottom of the rock formation and much less busy than heading back to the Bell Rock Pathway.
      PrincessSparkles
      There is no signage saying bikes not allowed. It’s not a great trail. AVOID!!!!!
      capthrash
      Not for mt bikes. Maybe I missed signage at the beginning, but towards the end there are signs saying bikes not allowed. Skip it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rector Connector located?
      Rector Connector is located in Big Park, Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Big Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.79793, -111.75975.
      ▼ How hard is Rector Connector?
      Rector Connector is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rector Connector?
      Rector Connector has 152 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,278 ft to 4,429 ft.
      ▼ Is Rector Connector a point to point trail?
      Rector Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rector Connector?
      Rector Connector is 3,225 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rector Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rector Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rector Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rector Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rector Connector?
      The estimated time to ride Rector Connector is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 3,225 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Rector Connector?
      Rector Connector has limited popularity data available. There have been 786 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 783 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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