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A bit of a hike to start, but leads into some of the best downhill singletrack in Tucson.


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Map Key

4.6

Miles

7.4

KM

Singletrack

6,288' 1,917 m

High

4,900' 1,493 m

Low

599' 183 m

Up

1,604' 489 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

38%

Max Grade (21°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

From the parking lot the trail starts with a very short riding section. Then it turns into a hike a bike to climb the 300 ft. Don't get discouraged the trail goes by quickly and is worth it. Soon you'll be descending into the valley on the other side. You'll encounter a mix of some technical bits, a few switchbacks, and some fun, fast lines through the forest. Then another short run of stairs up to a great view of Tucson.

Continue down along the ridge along a long fast section of singletrack to the highway below. From here you can call it quits or continue on to Molino Basin trail just down the road. Bug Springs can also be linked with Green Mountain above for longer days of riding.

Contacts

Shared By:

Ryan Courreges 1 with improvements by Jason Osborn

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 56 votes

#1

in Tucson

#149

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  4.4 from 56 votes
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#1

in Tucson

#9

in Arizona

#149

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Photos

From the ridge on Bugs Springs trail.
Jan 2, 2017 near Tanque…, AZ
Good fun near the bottom of Bug Springs
Mar 30, 2018 near Tanque…, AZ
FROM FOREST TO DESERT! | Riding Mt. Lemmon in Tucson, Arizona!
Feb 24, 2019 near Tanque…, AZ
Great spot for a break.
Sep 16, 2018 near Tanque…, AZ
Best part of Bug Springs is the portion that goes through the woods! Fast and smooth in comparison to the technical washed out rocky parts everywhere else.
Sep 16, 2018 near Tanque…, AZ
Bug Springs Trailhead.
Jan 2, 2017 near Tanque…, AZ
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