more stats
2,119 ft
Distance
-98 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
1,462 ft
Altitude min
1,561 ft
Altitude max
1,561 ft
Altitude start
1,463 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
2,060 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
Avg time

RMR Extension Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #29207 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129912 in Trail Running
    • #129821 in Hiking
    • #45650 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #411 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,190 in Trail Running
    • #2,554 in Hiking
    • #1,875 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
    • Downhill Primary for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

Extension of Red Mtn. Rush to the parking lot. Primarily ridden in the downhill direction. Stay alert if riding uphill.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 38 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 710 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 789 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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RMR Extension Trail Reports

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Nov 3, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Phoenix)
Nov 3, 2026
 reporter
Filled ruts.
Oct 19, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 19, 2026
 reporter
Tread maintenance, fix/fill ruts.
Sep 28, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Phoenix)
Sep 28, 2026
 reporter
Tread maintenance, drainage work.
Sep 25, 2026 @ 7:32am (America/Phoenix)
Sep 25, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 @ 6:50am (America/Phoenix)
Aug 16, 2026
 reporter
Tread assessment.
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on Nov 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RMR Extension located?
      RMR Extension is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.52417, -111.6507.
      ▼ How hard is RMR Extension?
      RMR Extension is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RMR Extension?
      The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,462 ft to 1,561 ft.
      ▼ Is RMR Extension a point to point trail?
      RMR Extension is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RMR Extension?
      RMR Extension is 2,119 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RMR Extension?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RMR Extension. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access RMR Extension? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RMR Extension are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RMR Extension?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride RMR Extension. The trail is 2,119 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is RMR Extension?
      RMR Extension is a very popular trail. There have been 2,223 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,417 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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