46 Mountain Bike Trails near Payson, AZ 85541
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Bearfoot Trail
Strawberry, Arizona
15.1 miles NWBearfoot Trail (#13) is a mellow, shady Mogollon Rim hike and mountain-bike ride linking Strawberry to Pine Creek, near Pine, Arizona.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Slate Creek Divide Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
20.9 miles SA multi-route loop through chaparral, riparian habitat, and Ponderosa pine forest — options range from 10 to 26 miles, with creek crossings possible after storms.
Mountain Bike
Park Trail #66
Tonto Basin, Arizona
25.0 miles SA diverse desert trail in Tonto Basin climbing through chaparral and juniper to a ponderosa meadow at Edwards Park — seasonal pools and waterfalls along Park Creek near the top.
Mountain Bike
Sinkhole Campground
Payson, Arizona
25.5 miles ESinkhole Campground sits in cool ponderosa pines atop the Mogollon Rim, a short walk from the trout waters of Willow Springs Lake.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Sycamore Trail #68
Tonto Basin, Arizona
30.1 miles SA rugged desert-to-forest hike near Tonto Basin climbing from Sonoran Desert through chaparral and juniper woodland to Ponderosa pine forest and El Oso Divide views.
Mountain Bike 5.4 mi
Denton Trail #69
Tonto Basin, Arizona
30.1 miles SA strenuous trail climbing to 5,760 feet through Ponderosa pine with nice Tonto Basin vistas — rough, steep sections require caution and make this one for experienced riders.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Three Bar Route
Tonto Basin, Arizona
35.6 miles SA scenic loop around the Three Bar Wildlife Enclosure near Roosevelt Lake in Tonto Basin, with riparian habitat, chaparral, and the option to cool off at the lake after your ride.
Mountain Bike
Vineyard Trail #131
Tonto Basin, Arizona
37.7 miles SA scenic desert trail in Tonto Basin passing through historic Camp O'Rourke with panoramic views of Roosevelt Lake, Roosevelt Dam, and Four Peaks.
Mountain Bike
Whiskey Bottle Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
40.2 miles SWSandy singletrack climbs 800 feet up Fraesfield Mountain with rocky terrain and tight curves through yucca and cholla before descending to the Power Line trail near Scottsdale.
Mountain Bike
Arizona Trail: Gooseberry Springs to Blueridge
Happy Jack, Arizona
41.4 miles NA singletrack-and-dirt-road route along the Arizona Trail corridor, winding south through open terrain with AZ Trail markers guiding the way to Highway 87 at Blue Ridge Campground.
Mountain Bike
Granite Mountain Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
41.5 miles SWA multi-use loop on the rocky west side of Granite Mountain in Scottsdale, open to hikers and equestrians, with mostly singletrack that doesn't see heavy traffic.
Mountain Bike
Hawksnest Stagecoach Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
42.3 miles SWAn easy mountain bike loop in Scottsdale with moderate climbs, fantastic downhill tracks, and a well-maintained, sparsely populated trail through the desert.
Mountain Bike
McDowell Mountain Park
Fort McDowell, Arizona
43.6 miles SWTwisty one-way singletrack loops on rolling contour near Fort McDowell — less rocky than most Phoenix-area trails with a satisfying ripping sound through the turns.
Mountain Bike
Pemberton Loop
Fort McDowell, Arizona
43.7 miles SWA fast, open 15-mile desert loop with a roller-coaster flow and plenty of side trails — including routes to an abandoned mine, Fountain Hills, and Bell Pass.
Mountain Bike
Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
43.8 miles SWA 2.2-mile beginner-to-intermediate loop trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, winding through a hoodoo canyon to a vantage point with views of Weaver's Needle at Fremont Saddle.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Wagner-Granite-Bluff Trails
Scottsdale, Arizona
43.8 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike
Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
44.0 miles SWA wide, semi-paved half-mile loop honors a McDowell Sonoran Conservancy pioneer with interpretive plaques, desert views, and a shaded picnic area — perfect for all ages.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Browns Ranch to Granite Mountain
Scottsdale, Arizona
44.0 miles SWA Scottsdale trailhead leading onto a two-track that branches into a variety of trails toward Granite Mountain — a versatile starting point for desert riding.
Mountain Bike
Pima and Dynamite Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
44.0 miles SWA 100-plus-mile singletrack network in North Scottsdale rolls through fast Sonoran desert terrain with variety for beginners to advanced without serious gnarly descents.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Cave Creek Park
Cave Creek, Arizona
45.2 miles SWMultiple singletrack loops to explore at Cave Creek Park — watch out for hikers and horses sharing the trail.
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