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        Riverside trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Sycamore Canyon and Short Lines.
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Aug 2, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        105
        Trails Mountain Bike
        105
        Trails E-Bike
        63
        Trails Gravel Bike
        34
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        6
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        15
        Trails Horse
        3
        Trails Hike
        95
        Trails Trail Running
        95
        Total Distance
        69 miles
        Total Descent
        10,506 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,118 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,797 ft
        Reports
        479
        Photos
        232
        Completed Counter
        9,283
        Sub Regions

        Popular Riverside Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.2 2,287 ft 0 ft 392
        Short single tack that is essentially a grouping of berms that twists down the hillside. If you follow the trail left at the rock outcropping there are a couple of optional small drops.
        95 4.0 2,461 ft 113 ft 353
        Short singletrack with a couple steep rutted sections and rock faces to travel over.
        90 4.2 915 ft 4 ft 316
        Quick DH trail that starts off with a rock garden that leads to a roll-able double, a small rock drop, and a step up.
        95 4.0 3,612 ft 93 ft 312
        A fun single track, that twists and turns its way around a couple hillsides. It features a rock face, a couple of roller coasters, and optional small drops, and jumps. The trail ends with a small hill climb, that intersects . From here...
        95 3.4 1 mile 124 ft 274
        An easy smooth flowing XC trail that runs on the north side of the Sycamore Arroyo. There are a couple rock jumps on the trail, and a couple larger rock drops off to the side.
        65 3.8 2,805 ft 52 ft 266
        Good ST section with some ruts and rocks.
        100 4.2 2,881 ft 0 ft 260
        Singletrack that curves along the walls of a gully with just enough downslope to keep you in your higher/faster gears. The speed you carry turns rocks into senders/drops, and makes the small square edged rocks a risk for pinch flats.
        95 4.0 1,112 ft 0 ft 255
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 4 rides
        Yesterday
        • 4 rides
        Past Week
        • 31 rides

        Riverside Mountain Bike Routes

        15 miles 1,917 ft 10 Loop
        An 14 mile route covering some of the most fun blue trails in Sycamore Canyon. This route cover the...
        2.0 5 miles 390 ft 5 Loop
        Small 5 mile loop. Climbing with switchback descents.

        Photos of Riverside Mountain Bike

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        Jan 18, 2023 @ 11:18am
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        Jul 8, 2019 @ 1:05am
        Jul 8, 2019
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        256 |
        Sep 17, 2014 @ 4:23am
        Sep 17, 2014
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        204 |
        Mar 2, 2015 @ 1:57pm
        Mar 2, 2015
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        135 |
        Mar 22, 2025 @ 2:18pm
        Mar 22, 2025
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        66 |
        Oct 26, 2025 @ 8:51pm
        Oct 26, 2025
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        62 |
        Oct 26, 2025 @ 8:49pm
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        52 |
        Oct 26, 2025 @ 8:49pm
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        57 |
        Oct 26, 2025 @ 8:49pm
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        46 |
        Oct 26, 2025 @ 8:45pm
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        Oct 26, 2025 @ 8:45pm
        Oct 26, 2025
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        48 |
        Oct 26, 2025 @ 8:45pm
        Oct 26, 2025

        Videos of Riverside Mountain Bike

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        trail: Air Time
        0:39 | 205 | Jun 2, 2022
        whiplash
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        trail: Whiplash
        0:05 | 186 | Feb 16, 2017
        Riverside DH track
        mtb
        0:37 | 146 | Feb 12, 2016
        GoPro Hero 4 Test Footage
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        trail: Fire Road
        13:07 | 478 | Jan 9, 2015
        Ocotillo wells
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        trail: Pole Line
        0:42 | 354 | Nov 4, 2013
        Fast Flow, Jumps, and Rock Rolls at Sycamore...
        mtb
        11:01 | 74 | Jun 10, 2026 , Riverside
        Sycamore Canyon MTB - Little Sedona Area W, Y,...
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        0:59 | 33 | Mar 24, 2026 , Riverside
        Sycamore Canyon MTB - Little Sedona Area W, Y,...
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        0:59 | 33 | Mar 24, 2026 , Riverside

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        sulpugidvotetrailactivity #101891829 and 2 more
        Aug 19, 2026 @ 8:10pm
        Aug 19, 2026
        gymclassheroaddreportactivity #100590034 and 5 more
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:11am
        Aug 2, 2026
        FlyingH58qqqdifficultyvotetrailactivity #99732231
        Jul 22, 2026 @ 1:20am
        Jul 22, 2026
        RyangvwE37wishlistrouteactivity #98088135
        Jun 29, 2026 @ 2:44pm
        Jun 29, 2026
        gymclassheroaddreportactivity #98008817
        Jun 28, 2026 @ 11:20am
        Jun 28, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        BlindJoeDeathtrailLittle SedonaInsane rock drop
        Feb 12, 2026 @ 5:21pm
        Feb 12, 2026
        re9wrUtrailSilo RunConcrete barriers added to the middle of this...
        Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:19pm
        Feb 12, 2026
        BlindJoeDeathtrailChicken HawkCold War is far easier than this trail. So are...
        Jan 28, 2026 @ 4:04pm
        Jan 28, 2026
        sulpugidtrailChocolate SundayFew features, flat turns, and deep dust. The...
        May 19, 2025 @ 5:44pm
        May 19, 2025
        gymclassherotrailEast AccessHeads up the honeybee farm boxes are back....
        Apr 19, 2025 @ 7:21am
        Apr 19, 2025

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        Bike & Skill Parks

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        kawasaki test trackskill parkRiverside
        Honda MX/SX Test tracksskill parkRiverside

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike10569 miles10,505 ft38 miles1,119 ft
        #1,303#497229479214,971
        E-Bike6327 miles4,232 ft15 miles978 ft
        #3,196#1,16339911,310
        Gravel Bike3431 miles2,674 ft16 miles1,119 ft
        #1,786#49133910
        Adaptive Bike66 miles942 ft3 miles860 ft
        #3,736#847291
        Winter Fat Bike158 miles1,352 ft4 miles584 ft
        #2,116#41462
        Horse33 miles125 ft1 mile108 ft
        481
        Hike9565 miles9,249 ft35 miles1,119 ft
        #3,546#1,239451492
        Trail Running9565 miles9,249 ft35 miles1,119 ft
        #3,007#863451236

        Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside

        What are the best places to ride in Riverside?
        Riverside has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Riverside?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Riverside are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Riverside?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Riverside are:
        • July (80 activities)
        • February (63 activities)
        • April (62 activities)
        Check the Riverside reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Riverside?
        There are 4 parking locations listed in Riverside. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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