Bikin' Bits: Tucson - Sweet MTB Trails at Sweetwater
10m | Mar 2, 2023Welcome to Bikin' Bits - a bit about bikin' - so you don't have to look forever to find the trails you want to ride. Where we tell you the loops to ride, the loopdy-loops to ride, the uphills, the downhills.
Where we summarize the trails, so you know exactly where you want to go, how long you want to spend, how much elevation you want to gain and how much descent you want to fly down. And of course there'll be a brewery recommendation at the end.
Sweetwater Trails in Tucson
Believe it or not, there's some great desert riding in the Tucson area, and Sweetwater Preserve is one of the best. While there are no black trails at this trail system, it's worth your time even if you're an expert rider, which we are not. The trails here are rocky, but somehow they still manage to be flowy and fun.
But fair warning, we think the plant life might be out to get you anywhere in Arizona. Those cacti can be trouble if you happen to fall into one, so bring the tweezers, just in case! No, we didn't have to use them...yet.
Here's the Ride!
Start at the main trailhead by heading right on Saguaro Vista. From there, you'll basically take right hand turns at every intersection. This will keep you in a loop. And by doing this, you’ll hit almost every trail on this system. There are a couple of left hand turns to make sure you do hit all of the trails.
Basically our ride followed the recommended ride on Trailforks, Tour de Sweetwater. This route is around 13 miles with about 800 feet of elevation gain, and we took about 90 minutes to ride it. Be sure to stop and enjoy the views. We think mountain biking with the mighty Saguaro cacti as a backdrop is pretty friggin cool!
Here's the Beer!
Where to drink the beer after biking at Sweetwater in Tucson? Catalina Brewing Company, a bike themed brewery just about seven miles north of Sweetwater. And right around the corner from Catalina is Button Brew House.
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