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Toothaker Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
4.6 miles S of Goodyear, ArizonaAn easy roller-coaster trail near Goodyear crossing washes and loose rocky sections — rewarded at the end with a nice view of Rainbow Valley and the Sierra Estrella peaks.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 5.7 mi
Taliesin/Quartz Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
9.5 miles N of Scottsdale, ArizonaA quick loop through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with a couple of difficult climbs, a cool viewpoint, and flowing singletrack with jump and transition opportunities.
Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 4.8 mi
Trail 1A
Phoenix, Arizona
8.3 miles N of Phoenix, ArizonaAn L-shaped mix of double and singletrack with technical sections and loose decomposed granite accessed from Dreamy Draw Park — a solid Phoenix desert ride with intermediate-level flow.
Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 2.5 mi
Hidden Valley from Buena Vista Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.5 miles S of Phoenix, ArizonaSurprisingly quiet and natural for a trail right on Phoenix's southern border, Hidden Valley winds through granite boulders, saguaro cacti, and sandy washes with lizards and the occasional chuckwalla.
Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
17.1 miles S of Canton, North CarolinaA classic short Pisgah loop with moderate technical riding, a rocky downhill roller coaster, two waterfalls, and multiple route options to tailor the adventure.
Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 4.5-5.0 mi
Kitsuma Mountain Bike Trail
Old Fort, North Carolina
5.1 miles W of Old Fort, North CarolinaA brutally satisfying climb through 12+ switchbacks and 1,000 feet of gain gives way to 2.8 miles of lightning-fast, bermed singletrack descent in Pisgah National Forest.
Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 12.6 mi
National Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.1 miles SW of Phoenix, ArizonaNational Trail at South Mountain is Phoenix's premier mountain bike destination — home to the infamous Waterfall feature, petroglyphs, saguaro cactus, and increasingly technical terrain east of Buena Vista Lookout.
Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 1.5 mi
The Saddle
Mesa, Arizona
10.6 miles NE of Mesa, ArizonaAn intermediate mountain bike trail with views of the Salt River and Red Mountain, connecting to the greater Hawes trail network via scenic singletrack.
Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 1.5 mi
Desert Classic
Phoenix, Arizona
7.8 miles SE of Phoenix, ArizonaA classic 9-mile out-and-back (or 9-mile shuttle) on hardpacked sand, sandy washes, and small chunky rocks through South Mountain Park — the most accessible ride in the park.
Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.8 miles NE of Phoenix, ArizonaA 10.7-mile wilderness trail through the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with great valley views, gentle climbs, nice singletrack, and only 200 feet of elevation gain — very beginner friendly.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
15.6 miles NE of Scottsdale, ArizonaNamed for geographer Melvin Marcus, this trail winds through an ancient McDowell Mountain landslide with sweeping Superstition and Mazatzal mountain views and boulder-filled formations.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb Added on 13 Dec 2017 1.5 mi
Moon Rock Loop
Apache Junction, Arizona
5.1 miles NW of Apache Junction, ArizonaA fast, mostly-downhill 1.3-mile doubletrack loop with smooth pavement-like surface and flowy turns inside Usery Mountain Regional Park — accessible via the Blevins Trail.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 1.7 mi
Levee Trail
Mesa, Arizona
12.8 miles E of Mesa, ArizonaA smooth, flat double-track trail inside Usery Mountain Regional Park running parallel to a channel — an ideal cross-country ride, run, or connector for longer loops.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 1.3 mi
Ridge Trail
Mesa, Arizona
10.6 miles NE of Mesa, ArizonaA 2-mile intermediate descent with tight, twisty turns and loose desert dirt — ride back up for 2 miles of easy climbing in the heart of the Hawes loop system.
Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017
Chagrin Falls Area
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
0.1 miles NW of Chagrin Falls, OhioA 20-foot waterfall at the heart of a charming small-town Ohio streetscape — take the stairs to the water's edge for picnicking and summer swimming in 10-to-15-foot-deep water.
Swim Added on 13 Dec 2017 7.5 mi
Hawe's Loop
Mesa, Arizona
10.6 miles NE of Mesa, ArizonaTwisting desert singletrack near Mesa with great flow, views of Red Mountain and the Salt River, and optional reverse laps for a serious endurance climb.
Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Dec 2017 1.0-1.2 mi
Camelback Mountain
Phoenix, Arizona
7.7 miles NE of Phoenix, ArizonaTwo summit trails at Camelback Mountain — the steep 1.23-mile Echo Canyon Trail and the slightly easier 1.4-mile Cholla Trail — both with fantastic valley views.
Hike, Rock Climb Added on 13 Dec 2017
