Wild Rye Rita Short

Wild Rye Rita 6" Short

A lightweight, breathable trail short built for women who want a shorter inseam without giving up the comfort and performance details that make a dedicated trail short worth wearing. The Rita delivers UPF 50 protection, four-way stretch, and a gusseted crotch in a 6-inch inseam that shows a little more leg on big trail days.

Why We Carry It
It's the short we recommend for women who want the same performance as a longer trail short but prefer the freedom of a shorter inseam on hot summer days in the mountains.

Highlights

• 90% recycled nylon and 10% spandex with four-way stretch — A high-performance, sustainable blend that moves in every direction without restriction. The spandex content keeps everything in place through technical terrain and dynamic movement without binding or pulling.
• PFAS-free DWR treatment — Sheds light moisture and dries fast without the environmental concerns of traditional fluorinated treatments. Handles light rain and stream crossings without soaking through.
• UPF 50 sun protection — Maximum UV coverage built into the fabric for long days on exposed terrain where standard shorts leave your legs vulnerable. A meaningful detail for high-altitude summer hiking and biking.
• Stretch panel at back waistband — Adds flexibility and forgiveness at the waist for a comfortable, secure fit across a range of body types without the rigid feel of a standard waistband. The same detail that makes the Riley a customer favorite in a shorter cut.
• Gusseted crotch — Added mobility at the point of maximum stress for technical terrain, high steps, and dynamic movement without restriction or seam chafing.
• Side zipper pocket sized for a standard iPhone — Secure, accessible storage for your phone without a separate hip pack or vest. Zipped closed so it stays put on technical trail and descents.
• Front pockets — Additional storage for essentials without adding bulk to a lightweight short.
• 6-inch inseam at 6.3 ounces — A versatile length for trail running, hiking, and biking in a competitive weight for a short with this level of technical features.

Best for

Women trail runners, hikers, and mountain bikers who want a technical, lightweight short with serious sun protection and a shorter inseam for warm weather days on the trail. A strong choice for anyone who wants the performance of the Riley in a cut that keeps things cooler on hot summer objectives.