The best bike trails are rated by weighing the following ranking factors. The ata has a special version of the databook that contains mountain bike specific information. Mountain bike trails near phoenix metro mtb project. Hand built, mild tech, singletrack, twists, turns, xc, wonderland access. Tucson bike rentals tucson bicycle rentals mountain. Southern arizonas best mountain biking tucson bike rentals. Central utah this area of southern utah has a diversity of landscape like no other area in the state red rock formations and canyons, pristine meadows, alpine forests, as well as lush green valleys. Mountain bike databook the arizona trail mountain bike databook is a pdf file and is organized by passages. Mountain bike magazine cosmic ray has succeeded at the toughest bike trick of all. Ray is legend among the local mountain biking fraternity. Discover americas greatest mountain biking and road cycling destination.
A yearround riding season and a staggering array of trails make arizona a destination for mountain bikers from every corner of the globe. Many systems have numerous loop options, so weve posted the most popular and known routes. The arizona trail mountain bike databook is a pdf file and is organized by passages. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase your chances of exposure. Those of us who love the desert love mountain biking this trail. Arizona mountain bike trails mountain biking in arizona. It can be downloaded on the mountain bike databook page. The sunday times of london, january 14, 1996 this zany little guide delivers the nittygritty on arizonas best mountain biking.
It contains passage and total miles, elevations, reference to gps waypoints. The bike trails can be accessed from either 18 rd or 16 rd just north of the town of fruita. Mountain biking arizona state mountain biking series. Below you will find a fairly comprehensive list of the major trail networks. Community based organization of people with a passion for mountain biking. Bike past golf courses, resorts and fantastic places to eat. If you are from outofstate and are planning to spend some time cycling in arizona and i highly recommend it, buy this book you will be glad you did. Find the best trails for mountain biking in arizona. Tubac and green valley mountain bikers can now gear up for some serious riding as 25 miles of bandit trails have been completed. Tucsonsouthern arizona mountain bike trails guide trek. Wide, safe streets, scenic mountain views and our famous mile plus oro valleytucson loop bike path make tucson the choice the most popular road and mountain biking destination in the usa.
Arizona mountain biking guides phoenix scottsdale sedona. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Gold canyon is a hidden gem of a trail system located just far enough east of phoenix that most days youll have the trails all to yourself. This is a class of onetothree miles designed for the guest with no previous mountain biking experience. Tucson bike rentals offers tucsons top selection of highend road, mountain, hybridcity, tandem, kids and ebikes with daily pickup and delivery going to the oro valleytucson loop bike path. The info in the book is very accurate and informed me about many routes that i was not aware of even after living in arizona for 20 years. Bikesite if you are lucky enough to run into cosmic ray, ask him to.
Databooks explore the arizona trail arizona trail association. Singletracks members have ranked the best mountain bike trails in arizona using our unique trail ranking algorithm. Arizona trail mountain bike trail in page, arizona. Bikesite if you are lucky enough to run into cosmic ray, ask him to take you for a ride. Heres a fantastic, but lesser known sedona loop of broken arrow, high on the hog, hog heaven and hog wash. We take pride in providing the highest level of service and raddest experience possible by using only terrainappropriate bikes all carbon, full suspension. Best tucson roadcyclingmountain bikingbicycle rentals. A sedona bikapelli mountain bike adventure will give you the support and info you need to make your sedona mountain bike experience an inspiration.
The ata has created a special set of maps and gps data files for mountain bikers. Mountain bike trails near southern arizona and tucson. Tucson, arizona mountain biking this is quite possibly the sonoran desert at its very best. Tucson mountain biking trails are some of the best in arizona. You can choose rippin desert routes that snake through rocks and cactus, high mountain single track that literally takes your breath away, or ribbonthin. The most well known and well loved mountain bike trail guide. For a full list of trails in the mcdowell sonoran preserve visit their website.
Sonoran outdoor adventures is the only tour company in phoenix, az that offers such a versatile selection of biking tours. Bikapelli mountain bike adventure tours, sedona arizona usa. The book cliffs trail system consists of five interconnecting trails chutes, edge loop, frontside, prime ribjoes ridge, and zippity on both single and double track. Lovely grounds at the entrance to the civana resort killer view from our patio the pool area at first light further information if you want to go mountain biking in arizona. Tucson, arizona mountain biking sweetwater is one of the newest additions to the tucson trailsystem, and its popularity has exploded. They can be found the mountain bike map information page. You have a chance to enjoy the stability of fat tire bikes, the thrill of full suspension mountain bikes, the ease of electric mountain bikes, and more. Tucson bike tours and rentals delivers and picks up mountain bikes to all tucson trails. Home grown mountain biking tours founders have been mountain biking in southern arizona for 15 years. Learn basic offroad riding skills, including balance, control, navigating sand and hills, and riding single track. A must have for any cyclist living in the state of arizona. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. If you dont show up smiling, a loop that includes ktrail will surely have you clipping out with a smile. View and download the best great bike rides in sedona.
With cosmic ray at the wheel, just reading it is like going for a ride. Tales and trails arizona mountain bike trail guide free books. From the low desert to the high peaks, from rolling midlands to red slickrock, arizona offers some of the finest, most diverse mountain biking in the world. Sedona bikapelli mountain bike adventure tours the inside track to sedona, arizona red rock mountain bike riding. Mar 30, 2018 near tanque, az dec 15, 2014 near tucson, az jan 2, 2015 near tucson, az dec 15, 2014 near tucson, az jan 2, 2017 near tanque, az. The arizona bicycle association is the official road and mountain biking non profit organization for the state of arizona. More than just promoting bicycling in arizona, we help foster safety awareness, trail building as well as trail advocacy. It contains passage and total miles, elevations, reference to gps waypoints, water sources, campsites, trail head parking, and miscellaneous notes. Page mountain bike, hike, trail running trails, arizona. Sedona arizona is home to some of the best mountain bike trails in the country. We are a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to the promotion of bicycling in our state.
The best of tucson and southern arizona cycling starts in idyllic oro valley, nestled up against the santa catalina mountains. The best way to find bike trails, walking trails and other outdoor activities. Mountain biking in scottsdale at browns ranch hike bike. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. And really the first guide book for mtn biking in az that i know of. Hangover, hiline, hogs, slim shardy, chuck wagon, mescal. Primarily a guide of classic fattire biking trails from the lower sonoran desert to the high alpine environment of the san francisco peaks, this book also provides a fascinating view of the natural and human history of this magnificent region. Tucson, arizona is the known as biking capital of the world.
You can often find it in the arizona trail guidebooks section at your local. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. We also deliver to hotels and residences throughout oro valley, marana, dove mountain and tucson. Rent a bike and discover arizona s best biking destination.
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