Otherwise, you can be fined (and you’re breaking the law). But moral of the story: When picking the trails you’ll ride, be extra careful to choose only those that are sanctioned. And the even sketchier thing is some mountain bike rental companies encourage riders to use these trails without first obtaining an Arizona State Trust Land permit.Īfter quite a bit of sleuthing, you can purchase a permit from the Arizona State Land Department here. Important info about biking in Tucson (and everywhere in the US): Here’s the thing we wish we would have known before going mountain biking… There are a few trails around the city that are unsanctioned, meaning you cannot legally ride on them without getting a permit. And whether you’re a newbie to the sport (like us!) or a seasoned mountain biker, there are trails suited to all levels. Tucson has some of the best places in Arizona – if not the best – for mountain biking. We woke up before the sun, grabbed a breakfast burrito for fuel, and headed to a trailhead. And that’s exactly what we did on our last morning in Tucson. There are few things better than being outside, getting your heart pumping, and trying something totally new. Psst! Did you know that Saguaro National Park makes a great day trip from Phoenix? Check out our guide to all the best day trips from Phoenix, written by an Arizona local! Have more time in Saguaro National Park? You’ll walk by some of the biggest and oldest saguaros in the park. 5-mile return, mostly flat, but you’ll be surrounded with saguaro cacti the entire time.įreeman Homestead Trail: Short 1-mile loop trail easy to do with kids. Great walk for kids.Ĭactus Forest Trail: Splits the East Saguaro National Park from North to South. You can also start the hike from E Broadway Blvd too.ĭesert Ecology Trail: Paved 0.3-mile loop with signs to tell you more about desert plants.
Mica View Trail: This relatively flat 2-mile return hike starts at a nice picnic area, goes through the cactus forest to East Broadway Blvd and back. It is an 8-mile self-drive loop that takes you to some of the major attractions in the east side of Saguaro National Park: Drive along the Cactus Forest Drive Loop.
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