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 4.5 (47)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Southern Arizona and Tucson
  4. …Rincon Valley
  5. McKenzie Ranch
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“A beautiful flowing course with perfectly banked corners and amazing views. ”

Dan Dillon
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6.8

Miles

11.0

KM
Singletrack

3,921' 1,195 m

High

3,712' 1,132 m

Low

466' 142 m

Up

467' 142 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

  • Please be courteous and respectful to other trail users and to drivers on the road.
  • Do not speed on Red Hill Ranch Road, and be respectful of the private property in the area.
  • Don't block the access road or Red Hill Ranch Road in any way.
  • Lock the gate if you are the last one out.
  • No camping at the trailhead.

Need to Know

Parking is not complete but folks can park outside the gate. Please respect the neighbors and do not park on the road. If more space is needed, there is a wash just north of the entrance that can fit a couple vehicles.

Description

This is a brand new trail southeast of Tucson. The non-technical, flowing trail has easy-moderate climbs depending on fitness. The entire loop is newbie friendly and the twisty bits are very well-banked.

The trail can be ridden in both directions but it was built to ride clockwise. This is a 6.5-mile trail built especially for racing but is open every day, besides race days, for riding. Do as many loops as you can handle. Expect nice berms and jumps put into the right spots.

AKA the McKenzie Pump Track

McKenzie Ranch Trail Map: webcms.pima.gov/UserFiles/S…

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

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

Shared By:

Dan Dillon with improvements by Paul Ryan
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 47 votes

#1

in McKenzie Ranch

#209

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  4.5 from 47 votes
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4 Star
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Trail Rankings

#1

in McKenzie Ranch

#11

in Arizona

#209

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Mostly beginner friendly. My 12 year old loved it.
Mar 18, 2018 near Vail, AZ
Not technical at, all these trails make for great social rides as well.
Dec 9, 2018 near Mescal, AZ
Beautiful banked trails
Mar 18, 2018 near Vail, AZ
Too easy!
Apr 5, 2020 near Vail, AZ
Bad mama rollin'
Mar 30, 2020 near Vail, AZ
Views at Mckenzie Ranch
Jan 1, 2021 near Vail, AZ

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Dec 26, 2024
John Mercer
Riding great, but we could use some rain. Cows on the area knocking boulders on to the trail.
May 2, 2024
Timothy Lawson
Apr 20, 2022
Javier Garayzar
6.7mi
Feb 18, 2022
Eric Gardey
Dec 13, 2021
Brendan B
Apr 24, 2021
Mark White
6.8mi
Apr 4, 2021
Zippy Gizzardgirdle
Nice flowing trail. I will come back 6.6mi — 11h 53m
Nov 22, 2020
Paul Ryan
Feel the flow! 6.8mi — 0h 40m

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