238 Things to do near Granite Mountain Loop
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Hawksnest Stagecoach Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
1.1 miles SAn easy mountain bike loop in Scottsdale with moderate climbs, fantastic downhill tracks, and a well-maintained, sparsely populated trail through the desert.
Mountain Bike
Whiskey Bottle Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
2.1 miles ESandy singletrack climbs 800 feet up Fraesfield Mountain with rocky terrain and tight curves through yucca and cholla before descending to the Power Line trail near Scottsdale.
Mountain Bike
Brown Ranch Trail to Cone Mountain Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
3.2 miles WHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
3.2 miles WA wide, semi-paved half-mile loop honors a McDowell Sonoran Conservancy pioneer with interpretive plaques, desert views, and a shaded picnic area — perfect for all ages.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Browns Ranch to Granite Mountain
Scottsdale, Arizona
3.2 miles WA Scottsdale trailhead leading onto a two-track that branches into a variety of trails toward Granite Mountain — a versatile starting point for desert riding.
Mountain Bike
Pima and Dynamite Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
3.2 miles WA 100-plus-mile singletrack network in North Scottsdale rolls through fast Sonoran desert terrain with variety for beginners to advanced without serious gnarly descents.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.1 miles SWA 3.5-mile out-and-back through Sonoran Desert switchbacks with 1,300 feet of elevation gain, panoramic mountain views, and abundant wildlife including quail, javelina, and mountain lions.
Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.3 miles SNamed for geographer Melvin Marcus, this trail winds through an ancient McDowell Mountain landslide with sweeping Superstition and Mazatzal mountain views and boulder-filled formations.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb
Tom's Thumb Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.3 miles SA 4.7-mile out-and-back hike in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve with 1,200 feet of elevation gain to a unique thumb-shaped granite rock formation — pet friendly, but no water on trail.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb
Tom's Thumb, Feldspar, and Marcus Landslide Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.3 miles SHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd
Scottsdale, Arizona
6.1 miles WA Scottsdale desert ride through Sonoran highlands with powerline jeep trail warmup, singletrack through boulders and rock outcroppings, and a rollercoaster downhill on the way back.
Mountain Bike
Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
6.2 miles SEA 2.2-mile beginner-to-intermediate loop trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, winding through a hoodoo canyon to a vantage point with views of Weaver's Needle at Fremont Saddle.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Wagner-Granite-Bluff Trails
Scottsdale, Arizona
6.2 miles SEHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike
Tortoise and Hilltop Trails
Fort McDowell, Arizona
6.3 miles SEA hike through desert terrain near Fort McDowell watching for jackrabbits and lizards on the Tortoise Trail before climbing to the hiker-only Hilltop Trail loop.
Hike
McDowell Mountain Park
Fort McDowell, Arizona
6.8 miles SETwisty one-way singletrack loops on rolling contour near Fort McDowell — less rocky than most Phoenix-area trails with a satisfying ripping sound through the turns.
Mountain Bike
Pemberton Loop
Fort McDowell, Arizona
6.9 miles SEA fast, open 15-mile desert loop with a roller-coaster flow and plenty of side trails — including routes to an abandoned mine, Fountain Hills, and Bell Pass.
Mountain Bike
Tonto Pass
Fountain Hills, Arizona
7.7 miles SA counterclockwise Pemberton loop that climbs 5.25 miles before turning right to Tonto Pass for a fun, all-downhill return — a rewarding desert mountain bike experience.
Mountain Bike
Coachwhip Trail Loop
Fountain Hills, Arizona
7.9 miles SEA multi-trail loop at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and McDowell Sonoran Preserve near Fountain Hills, weaving through Granite Trail, Coachwhip Trail, Dixie Mine Trail, and Pemberton Trail with connections to many spur trails.
Mountain Bike 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
9.0 miles SWA short, fun singletrack full of quick turns shaped by washes and rocks — javelinas, deer, and the occasional bobcat add wildlife thrills near Scottsdale.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Sport Loop
Fountain Hills, Arizona
9.0 miles SEMountain Bike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
Mountain Bike
