National Trail

South Mountain Park and Preserve, Arizona, United States

12.2 miles (19.6 km) · 2,162 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The National Trail is a 12.2 mile route in South Mountain Park and Preserve, Arizona, United States. The course features 2,162 feet of elevation gain and 1,924 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 4.8 miles with 800 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 178 feet per mile. Approximately 67% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 11.3 puts it in the top 31.409999999999997% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Arizona's mountain terrain.