Tucson Mountain Park

Tucson Mountain Park is an enormous area that contains trails that will put a smile on absolutely everyone’s faces. Whether you are looking to test your mountain biking wheels, take the kids for a ride, or do some serious lung-busting climbing and gnarly descents, Tucson Mountain Park has it all.

There are plenty of campgrounds and picnic areas that provide restrooms and water, and you can also visit two of Tucson’s largest attractions: Old Tucson Studios, famous for many western movies, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. There are many parking pullouts, most of which are within very close proximity to trails or trailheads themselves.

Generally speaking, Tucson Mountain Park’s trails are grouped very well into fairly definitive skill levels. As with many trails in Tucson, Tucson Mountain Park has its share of social trails, and most trails are not marked. If you’re new to mountain biking or you’re looking for a great place to ride with your children, you’ll want to stick to the trails located West of Kinney Road and South of McCain Loop road. These trails are mostly flat, and swoopy, with a few wash crossings. You’ll want to park at pullout K11, K14, or within the Ironwood Picnic Area.

There is a lot to offer Intermediate riders, so if you’re looking for this, stick to the trails North of Gates Pass Road and East of Brown Mountain. The trails at the Base of Brown Mountain are Intermediate, but the moment you start climbing Brown, you’ll quickly realize it gets advanced, fast. Brown Mountain is Tucson Mountain Park's only truly advanced trail. Climbing is steep, lung-crushing, with tight switchbacks, some exposure, and brutal rock gardens, but it is so worth it.

• Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
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• Admission: Free
• Address: 8451 W McCain Loop, Tucson, AZ 85735