Name: Molino Basin
Rating: 3.9

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All Clear 87 days ago

Dry - As of March 25, trail is in good condition. History

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“a fast, fun and technical downhill. ”

— Ryan Courreges 1

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Sometimes referred to as Prison Camp, the Molino Basin Trail starts at the parking area above the Molino Basin campground. After a short climb, riders begin a fun, rocky descent through the valley, complete with fast romps over rock and tight 180 switchbacks.

While there are a few short climbs, the trail is almost entirely a dance with gravity. The trail can be ridden on its own for a short burst of fun, or can be linked with Bug Springs above and La Milagrosa below.

Contacts

Local Club: Tucson Off Road Cyclists & Activists (TORCA)

Land Manager: USFS - Coronado National Forest Office

Jun 14, 2018: Flooding Potential on Mt. Graham Increases with Monsoon Onset

Jun 14, 2018: Monsoon onset brings need for safety awareness

Jun 13, 2018: Partners of Coronado National Forest recognized

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Trail Ratings

3.9 from 17 votes

#1

in Pusch Ridge Wilderness

#3812

Overall

3.9 from 17 votes

5 Star		18%
4 Star		53%
3 Star		29%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

Rankings

#1

in Pusch Ridge Wilderness

#92

in Arizona

#3,812

Overall

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1,370 Since Apr 3, 2013

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2 Comments

The trail is almost entirely a dance with gravity. The trail can be ridden on its own for a short burst of fun, or can be linked with Bug Springs above and La Milagrosa below. So be sure to rent a bike from Tucson Bike Rentals at tucsonbikerentals.org Jul 18, 2016

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Ja Fi

It's a fun ride to be sure. Some switchbacks, chunk and jumps and relatively short. Worth doing if you're also hitting Bugs. I've seen horseback riders and hikers on the lower portion, so ride responsibly. Oct 21, 2016

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Length 2.5 Miles 4.0 Kilometers Singletrack	Elevation 169' 51 m Ascent -676' -206 m Descent
6% Avg Grade (4°) 25% Max Grade (14°)	4,913' 1,498 m High 4,320' 1,317 m Low

Molino Basin

Length

2.5 Miles 4.0 Kilometers

Singletrack

Elevation

169' 51 m

-676' -206 m

6%

25%

4,913' 1,498 m

4,320' 1,317 m