Name: Green Mountain
Rating: 3.0

“A bit of work, but good slightly technical riding.”

— Ryan Courreges 1

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One of the higher trails on Mt. Lemmon, Green Mountain begins with a short uphill into good, technical singletrack. There is always a possibility that you'll encounter large trees that have fallen across the trail you may have to climb over.

About halfway along the trail there's a longer uphill section, but not as steep, followed by a good amount of fun downhill along the hiking path with stairs to drop down. Watch for hikers along here and remember to yield.

There are a couple forks in the trail so be careful to follow the correct route unless you want to adventure. The ride ends at the General Hitchcock Picnic Area and easily links up with Bug Springs just down the road.

Contacts

Local Club: Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists

Jun 16, 2017: SDMB MEMBER CAMPOUT/SKILLS RIDE ON MT. LEMMON

May 19, 2017: Great Tucson coverage

Apr 26, 2017: May Social Ride On Fifth Avenue & SDMB Intermediate Skills Ride At Starr Pass with Edy Yee

Land Manager: USFS - Coronado National Forest Office

Jun 22, 2017: Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect June 26

Jun 21, 2017: Crews Continue Mopping-up Bible Camp, Old Columbine and Mt. Graham International Observatory

Jun 20, 2017: Frye Fire Update - Outflow Winds Cause Spotting

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Mostly Dry: Snow is melting! TORCA has been working to get fallen trees off the trail. If you're up for an adventure, this is for you!

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Megan Chinburg
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Perhaps this is more of a big bike trail, but I found myself walking more than riding on my hardtail. Would not recommend this trail. Dec 14, 2014

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Jeremiah Garrison
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Rode with a hardtail. Only one of our group of three nearly died and had to walk his bike back to the truck. Walked ~1/3 but the other 2/3 is absolutely worth it. Sep 2, 2016

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3.9 Miles 6.2 Kilometers Singletrack	431' 131 m Ascent -1,817' -554 m Descent
7,333' 2,235 m High 5,946' 1,812 m Low	11% Avg Grade (6°) 39% Max Grade (21°)
Minor Issues 85 days ago — Update

Green Mountain

3.9 Miles 6.2 Kilometers

Singletrack

431' 131 m

-1,817' -554 m

7,333' 2,235 m

5,946' 1,812 m

11%

39%

Minor Issues

“A bit of work, but good slightly technical riding.”