Sonoran Trail - Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
~1901 W Desert Vista Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA,Phoenix,Arizona
33.74076141, -112.09784958
20.3 miles N of Phoenix, Arizona
Address: ~1901 W Desert Vista Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA
GPS: 33°44'26.7"N 112°5'52.3"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 12.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Type: Loop
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack

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The Sonora Trail is smooth, but hilly, and has a 10-12 mile loop course that is well marked at intersections. This ride is suitable for many levels, but beginners should have good cardio and/or be prepared to pace themselves and take breaks if necessary. Courtesy of Singletracks.com

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Phoenix, Arizona

  1. Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (0.5 mi)
  2. Turn right onto N 7th Ave (0.2 mi)
  3. Continue straight to stay on N 7th Ave (0.7 mi)
  4. Turn left to merge onto I-10 W toward Los Angeles (0.9 mi)
  5. Take exit 143A-143B to merge onto I-17 N toward Flagstaff (18.5 mi)
  6. Take exit 219 toward Jomax Rd (0.2 mi)
  7. Merge onto I-17 Frontage Rd (0.2 mi)
  8. Turn right onto Jomax Rd (0.3 mi)
  9. Turn left onto Norterra Pkwy (1.3 mi)
  10. Turn right onto N North Valley Pkwy (0.2 mi)
  11. Turn left onto W Copperhead Trail (0.2 mi)
  12. Turn left onto N Melvern Trail (0.2 mi)
  13. Turn right onto W Desert Vista Trail (0.3 mi)
  14. Turn left
    Destination will be on the right
    (367 ft)
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