EXPERIENCE THE SONORAN DESERT AND TUCSON’S WORLD-CLASS MOUNTAIN BIKING…
HG is pleased to offer the Partnership for the National Trails System’s 2024 Trails Workshop attendees a full-service guided mountain biking tour on the Arizona Trail.
The 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail is the only national trail that allows mountain biking, and this stunning trail is worth experiencing on two wheels. The famous Arizona Trail starts at the border of Mexico and traverses through some of the most remote parts of the Sonoran desert, finishing 800 miles later at the Utah/Arizona border. This segment of the Arizona Trail, just south of Tucson, offers some of the best singletrack for mountain biking. Plan to see giant cacti and possibly wildlife. The backcountry nature of this ride makes for a memorable experience.
Home Grown MTB offers high-end carbon full suspension mountain bikes suited to the rugged Southern Arizona terrain. Our guides are trained and certified professional coaches (via Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association), and our annual guide training ensures our staff is prepared for any scenario in the backcountry. Included in all tours is transportation to/from the trail, a private guide for every 6 riders, a fun, scenic, challenging ride, and post-ride après.
ABOUT THE RIDE
Passage 7 crosses the valley between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains. The trail follows a singletrack path that rolls up and down grassy hillsides through fields of ocotillo, prickly pear cactus and creosote bush, and features spectacular views of the Empire Mountains to the east.
Mesquite trees, barrel cactus and cholla line the singletrack trail that dips in and out of sandy washes, crosses dirt and paved roads, and uses culverts to traverse underneath Highway 83 and Interstate 10. Overall, the terrain is fairly easy with only a few short climbs and a gentle descent to the north.
***ALL RIDERS WELCOME***
Beginner – Intermediate, 2 hours, 10 miles
SCHEDULE
8:45 am  PICKUP from the WestWard Look Resort, bike setup and intro to mountain biking in the desert
9:45 am  RIDERS will start pedaling at the southern end of Passage 7 of the AZT, located southeast of Tucson, with guides and support vehicles on hand for a personalized tour. With opportunities for photo ops and snack breaks along the way, riders will make their way from the southern to northern trailhead, congregating at the end with snacks and beverages.
11:45am DEPART the Arizona Trail and head back to the resort.
CANCELLATION All tours are rain or shine. HG reserves the right to reschedule a tour due to extreme weather or moisture that would cause damage to trails. Deposits of 50% are required – cancellations and/or changes to group size made 7 days or less prior to tour date will result in forfeiture of deposit.
RENTAL BIKE RESPONSIBILITYÂ Home Grown MTB uses high-end carbon full suspension bikes for the best experience possible on Tucson trails. Guests are responsible for any damage that depreciates the value of the bike, including scratches to frame and/or fork stansions. Any broken parts are the responsibility of the guest.
RIDER WAIVERS & PROFILES
Each rider is asked to complete HG’s online liability waiver and pre-ride questionnaire:
https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5a53a10fe249d/web/
https://homegrownmtb.com/pre- ride-questionnaire/
PREPARE FOR YOUR RIDE
- Comfortable, breathable clothing appropriate for the desert
- Stiff-soled shoes or MTB specific shoes
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Experience riding a bike and a baseline level of fitness
- Water bottle or hydration pack
Thank you for riding with Home Grown MTB!
