Review: On the plus side--crazy good desert mountain scenery everywhere Some good, extended climbing and some super cross-country travel. However, much of the trail network is just piles of loose rock and what's under your knobbies isn't of the quality you will find at other Tucson area trails. This is also a tough place to go on your own for the first time as there are many trails not on the map and cairns that will lead you astray. You can never get completely lost as there are always major landmarks in view, but you can spend a lot of time on dead ends or lower quality singletrack.

Review: HUGE trail system. I rode this area twice, 2-3 hours each time and I was in two completely separate areas. I rode only Brown Mountain and then Starr Pass -> Yetmen -> Bowmen -> Hidden Canyon (See sdmb.org for better trail info) Brown Mountain: Starts out rolling through the desert and gets technical quick as you drop into/out of a wash. Then it's sweet, rocky singletrack with some tight switchbacks and a lot of climbing. On the way up to the top and at the top you have some great views. Then the way down is even more technical. Large drops, huge rocks, and tight, steep switchbacks. Oh, and cactus lining your decent. Starr Pass/etc: Starts out with some techy climbs and descents. Both are very fun. Hidden Canyon has some Hike-A-Bike. The switchbacks are insanely tight/steep but it's a great trail. Overall the park is a "More difficult" trail but it has some areas that are definitely black diamond or greater.

Similar Trail: Sweetwater and Robles Pass

Review: easier trail, but super easy to get lost on, not enough sign markers. not recommended for those who are bad with directions.

Similar Trail: sweetwater

Review: Some routes are moderate but most are tough. Many miles of trail from tech Robles Pass and northward to Speedwayand west thru several trails west of Gates and other passes.

Similar Trail: Sweetwater, Robles Pass

Review: TMP is a real treasure. Quiet and relatively undisturbed, despite being so close to Tucson. The trails are not for everyone, and are not easy. They tend to be full of rocks/rubble, but scenery is off the charts.