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2,041 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
1,855 ft
High Point
69 ft
Altitude change
1,787 ft
Altitude min
1,787 ft
Altitude start
1,857 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
1,329 ft
Distance climb
128 ft
Distance down
581 ft
Distance flat

Rush Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #36368 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139989 in Trail Running
    • #133496 in Hiking
    • #45827 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #512 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,450 in Trail Running
    • #2,634 in Hiking
    • #1,907 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

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AI Generated Description

Rush Back is a 2,041 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Mesa Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 69 ft blue climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 320 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 320 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      12 miles • 1,038 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Little loop on the lower trails at Hawes linking up some fun, flowy descents.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rush Back located?
      Rush Back is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.52071, -111.63782.
      ▼ How hard is Rush Back?
      Rush Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rush Back?
      Rush Back has 69 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,787 ft to 1,855 ft.
      ▼ Is Rush Back a point to point trail?
      Rush Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rush Back?
      Rush Back is 2,041 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rush Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rush Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rush Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rush Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Rush Back?
      Rush Back is a very popular trail. There have been 964 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,018 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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