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Lone Cactus Loop

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 4.3 (84)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Southern Arizona and Tucson
  4. …Tucson
  5. Fantasy Island
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“A 6-mile singletrack loop starting at the intersection of Harrison & Irvington. ”

Dave Lenhardt
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6.4

Miles

10.3

KM
Singletrack

2,856' 871 m

High

2,793' 851 m

Low

277' 84 m

Up

280' 85 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

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Description

From the parking area, ride up the hill and walk your bike through the cattle guard. Take a look at the trail sign on the other side of the gate, then head down the trail behind it. Follow the signs to stay on the Lone Cactus Loop. This trail connects to Christmas Tree Loop at it's eastern reaches.

Contacts

Local Club: Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists

Jul 29, 2026: Mt Graham Article about SDMB Volunteers

Jul 17, 2026: IMBA Article about Tucson Trails

Feb 25, 2026: Raffle WInner

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Dave Lenhardt with improvements by Nathan Tomlin and 2 others
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 84 votes

#1

in Fantasy Island

#56

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  4.3 from 84 votes
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#1

in Fantasy Island

#3

in Arizona

#56

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Jumping Cholla Cactus and Prickly Pear Cactus on the Bunny's Revenge Loop at the Fantasy Island Trails in Tuscon AZ
Dec 8, 2013 near Tanque…, AZ
Tearing up the fast desert terrain of the awesome Fantasy Island trail network.
Jul 24, 2013 near Tanque…, AZ
Nice ride
Jan 9, 2019 near Tanque…, AZ
Alex Barnett, first time on Lone Cactus and lov'in it!
Nov 24, 2015 near Tanque…, AZ
I've donated DNA at the bottom of the shaft, as have many others. This intimidating drop is remarkably smooth due to the pavers stones, but there is a quick left and immediate climb waiting on the other side.
Nov 25, 2015 near Tanque…, AZ
Fantasy Island Trailhead Map Tucson AZ
Dec 8, 2013 near Tanque…, AZ

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Mar 29, 2026
af voltron
Took a 9 and 12 year old. Near the end it was pretty difficult for them. 6.6mi — 2h 08m
Feb 16, 2026
Becky Quinn
Super Rocky and chunky but fun little ride!
Jul 6, 2025
Eric Bemis
Post rain dirt. Fast and fun. 20.5mi — 2h 00m
Feb 16, 2025
Steven Herrera
Jan 28, 2025
John Wright
306' elevation gain on Lone Cactus & Christmas tree dry trails. — 1h 14m
Apr 5, 2024
Matt Hage
Combined with Christmas Tree Loop 7.8mi — 1h 00m
Oct 7, 2023
Randy Rosado
Awesome 6.4mi — 0h 50m
Jun 4, 2023
Randy Rosado
6.4mi

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