more stats
1,214 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
2,556 ft
Altitude min
2,569 ft
Altitude max
2,569 ft
Altitude start
2,566 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
341 ft
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
315 ft
Distance flat
00:01:23
Avg time

Rift Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Enchanted Hills
    Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94257 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92847 in Trail Running
    • #86251 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,310 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,442 in Trail Running
    • #1,664 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Pima County

Cut over for the El Grupo Loop.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 570 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Rift Trail Trail Reports

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on Jul 14, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rift Trail located?
      Rift Trail is located in Enchanted Hills, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Enchanted Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.19465, -111.03167.
      ▼ How hard is Rift Trail?
      Rift Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rift Trail?
      Rift Trail has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,556 ft to 2,569 ft.
      ▼ Is Rift Trail a point to point trail?
      Rift Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rift Trail?
      Rift Trail is 1,214 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rift Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rift Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rift Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rift Trail are:
      • January (60 activities)
      • March (51 activities)
      • February (47 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rift Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rift Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rift Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rift Trail. The trail is 1,214 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rift Trail?
      Rift Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,950 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,357 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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