Arizona · Mountain biking

Granite Trail

0.4 mi
round trip
95 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

Is Granite Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Granite Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure

    Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Temporary Public Health and Safety Closure Granite Reef Recreation Site Area Closure

    Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-26-33 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District

  • Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • No Fire Restrictions

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Lower Salt River Seasonal Bald Eagle Closures

    Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-24-65 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Granite Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Arizona's Tonto National Forest, within the Mesa Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is an out-and-back that covers about 0.78 miles with a total elevation gain of 95 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.28 miles in, and the high point sits at 1,512 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at E Mesa show March highs around 77°F and November highs around 77°F, while June and July average in the mid-100s. The trail sits close to several other routes. Saguaro Trail is about 0.2 miles away, and Mo Ridge Trail and Ridge Trail are each about 0.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, Larry Forbis campground is roughly 6.7 miles away.

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