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Run the Granite Mountain route in Rio Verde., Arizona

Run the Granite Mountain route in Rio Verde.

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This is a good place to stop, rest, and admire the view over Tonto National Forest. The Granite Mountain loop is a moderate run through Sonoran Desert terrain, covering about 9 kilometers with roughly 155 meters of climbing and typically taking an hour or so. Along the way you pass unusual rock formations as you circle the mountain.

Along the way

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Tonto National ForestA good rest stop with a view over the forest while you catch your breath.
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Granite MountainThe loop circles the mountain, passing unusual rock formations along the way.

The route

Distance9.3 km
Running≈ 1 h 02
Cycling≈ 42 min
Climb↑ 118 m
RouteCircular

A 9.3 km circular route from Rio Verde to run or cycle, with 118 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 118 m in total

Before you go

StartRio Verde, ArizonaOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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