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      Some of the best riding in town within a reasonable drive. This is also a popular destination for hikers and equestrians especially on weekends, so please manage your speed. Sweetwater Preserve is managed by Pima County Dept. of Natural Resources, Parks, and Recreation.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      Local Trail Association
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #1,626
      State Ranking
      #25
      Trails
      21
      Total Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      1,014 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,689 ft
      Total Vertical
      248 ft
      Reports
      102
      Photos
      18
      Ridden Counter
      1,595

      Photos of Sweetwater Preserve Mountain Bike

      18 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 12:14pm
      Oct 2, 2017
      Black Rock Loop, Tucson
      trail: Homestead
      8 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 12:12pm
      Oct 2, 2017
      Homestead, Tucson
      trail: Redtail Ridge
      8 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 11:59am
      Oct 2, 2017
      Redtail Ridge, Tucson
      3 |
      Aug 20, 2017 @ 10:21am
      Aug 20, 2017
      Sweetwater Service, My City
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      Sweetwater Preserve Mountain Bike Routes

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      Easy Out and Back
      		9 miles

      Recent Activity

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      user #536589Two-NineraddridelogJun 20, 2018 ride log
      Jun 20, 2018 @ 9:32am
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      Jun 20, 2018 @ 8:31am
      2 days
      user #776585trailmonkey72addridelogJan 17, 2017 ride log and 11 more
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 11:43pm
      2 days
      user #1239084lisowskivotetrailDesperado (N) and 1 more
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 11:39pm
      2 days
      user #270773panopticoffaddridelogJun 19, 2018 ride log
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 8:52pm
      2 days
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      Nearby Riding Areas

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      Tucson Mountain Park 20 46 12 43 km
      Tortolitas 2 6 4 112.1 km
      Catalina State Park 1 11 4 117.2 km
      Honeybee Canyon/Rail X Ranch 6 1 117.3 km
      Fantasy Island 2 1119.6 km

      Local Mountain Bike Directory


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      • By schillingsworth TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: TORCA, SDMB, SDMB
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