Name: Explorer Trail
Rating: 4.2

Explorer Trail

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A difficult trail, but worth every hard breath. Ride east to west for a lung busting climb, or west to east for some technical descent.

This trail connects Starr Pass Trail to Robles or loops back to 36th Street Trail.

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Local Club: Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists

Land Manager: Pima County - Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

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Jeff Christiansen

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4.2 from 17 votes

#1

in Tucson Mountain Park

#2374

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4.2 from 17 votes

5 Star		35%
4 Star		53%
3 Star		6%
2 Star		6%
1 Star		0%

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#1

in Tucson Mountain Park

#70

in Arizona

#2,374

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Dec 23, 2017 near Tucson…, AZ

Take a right at this beatifully landscaped intersection to stay on the Explorer Trail, go left to challenge yourself on the Cat Mountain Trail, which is probably the most technically challenging climb/descent combo in the Tucsons. Photo is looking north.

Sep 11, 2014 near Tucson…, AZ

Feb 20, 2014 near Tucson…, AZ

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Explorer Trail

“A tough trail for the advanced rider. Spectacular scenery. ”

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2.5

2,969' 905 m

2,720' 829 m

286' 87 m

215' 66 m

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