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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
      Region Details
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      Open on Sep 23, 2018
      Local Trail Association
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #481
      State Ranking
      #11
      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
      116
      Photos
      18
      Ridden Counter
      1,929

      Photos of Sweetwater Preserve Mountain Bike

      2 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 12:34pm
      Oct 2, 2017
      Sun Circle Loop, Tucson
      24 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 12:14pm
      Oct 2, 2017
      Black Rock Loop, Tucson
      trail: Homestead
      12 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 12:12pm
      Oct 2, 2017
      Homestead, Tucson
      trail: Redtail Ridge
      13 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 11:59am
      Oct 2, 2017
      Redtail Ridge, Tucson
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      Sweetwater Preserve Mountain Bike Routes

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      Intermediate Ride - Tour de Sweetwater featured
      		13 miles
      Easy Ride - Out and Back featured
      		9 miles

      Recent Activity

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      user #833577JLopez149addridelogOct 20, 2018 ride log
      Oct 20, 2018 @ 8:12am
      22 hours
      user #1087383TrigveaddridelogOct 17, 2018 ride log
      Oct 17, 2018 @ 8:11pm
      Oct 17, 2018
      user #1109019alexgfotosaddridelogOct 16, 2018 ride log
      Oct 16, 2018 @ 5:21pm
      Oct 16, 2018
      user #1055246ToddzirraaddridelogOct 15, 2018 ride log
      Oct 15, 2018 @ 7:05am
      Oct 15, 2018
      user #1646909jwildmdaddridelogOct 8, 2018 ride log and 1 more
      Oct 13, 2018 @ 4:06am
      Oct 13, 2018
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      Nearby Riding Areas

      namedistance
      Tucson Mountain Park 27 34 12 43 km
      Arthur Pack Regional Park 117.2 km
      Tortolitas 2 6 4 112.1 km
      Catalina State Park / 50-Year 2 14 9 117.2 km
      Honeybee Canyon/Rail X Ranch 6 1 117.3 km

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      • By schillingsworth TRAILFORKS & contributors
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