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Tortolita Preserve Mountain Bike Trail
Tucson, Arizona
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
3 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 2/21/09 by clemauger |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 12 miles | Global Rank: #1880 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 12 | Wishlist: 5 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +719/-682 ft |
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Description: This is probably the best possible place to take a new MTBer. There is super sweet, non-threatening singletrack running through the full array of Sonoran fauna. Other than some sandy washes, there's nothing to cause a problem and the desert scenery is superb. If not for the fantastic desert trees and giant cacti, however, there would be nothing here to hold the interest of even an intermediate.
Description: This is probably the best possible place to take a new MTBer. There is super sweet, non-threatening singletrack running through the full array of Sonoran fauna. Other than some sandy washes, there's nothing to cause a problem and the desert scenery is superb. If not for the fantastic desert trees and giant cacti, however, there would be nothing here to hold the interest of even an intermediate.
added on October 7, 2007 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by kirkastroth on December 21, 2011
This trail is only 9 miles, not 12. Easy yes, and great for a beginner who is tentative on other terrain.
Similar Trail: Coyote Wash
reviewed by rockerc on August 22, 2010
As mentioned, a great trail for a beginner, where they can check out the desert beauty, and learn a little about what to avoid! (Cholla Cactus amongst others)... I live right around the corner, so it is very convenient for a nice quiet run thru the desert to stretch the legs.
reviewed by abegold on June 9, 2010
Easy trail thru virgin desert. Pretty level. Actually called Tortolita Preserve Trail, it winds around the perimeter of the preserve and forms a loop. Several sandy wash crossings. 2 kinds of healthy orange wolfberries grow here, ripe in April- May.* Review edited 9/15/2010
* Review edited 10/12/2011
Similar Trail: 50 Year, Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson Mountains
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