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1.5 miles
Distance
159 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:14:12
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
4,246 ft
Altitude min
4,326 ft
Altitude max
4,246 ft
Altitude start
4,314 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
5,062 ft
Distance climb
2,385 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:14:12
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Trail 653 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Mt Lemmon - Lower
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88867 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137676 in Trail Running
    • #131483 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Coronado National Forest

Alternate to riding on Redington Rd. Motor vehicles are allowed on this trail.

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Apr 12, 2026
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Trail 653 Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2021 @ 6:57pm
Jan 4, 2021
 Very dry and loose
Aug 24, 2020 @ 12:17pm
Aug 24, 2020
Closed due to the Bighorn Fire.
Mar 30, 2019 @ 8:10am
Mar 30, 2019
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Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trail 653

        ▼ Where is Trail 653 located?
        Trail 653 is located in Mt Lemmon - Lower, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Mt Lemmon - Lower trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.30223, -110.59711.
        ▼ How hard is Trail 653?
        Trail 653 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 653?
        Trail 653 has 159 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,246 ft to 4,326 ft.
        ▼ Is Trail 653 a point to point trail?
        Trail 653 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Trail 653?
        Trail 653 is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 653?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Trail 653. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Trail 653? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 653 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 653?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Trail 653. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Trail 653?
        Trail 653 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 70 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 69 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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