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      Yuma 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 Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, E-Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Dirtbiking, Horseback, Observed Trials and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, loose and hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and canyons. Common trail features include rock gardens, rock slabs and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Sugarloaf (Laguna Mtns.), Kofa Wilderness Area and Telegraph Pass.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 2, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      102
      Trails Mountain Bike
      99
      Trails E-Bike
      40
      Trails Gravel Bike
      35
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      32
      Trails Horse
      23
      Trails Hike
      100
      Trails Trail Running
      97
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      30
      Trails Observed Trials
      8
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      36
      Total Distance
      337 miles
      Total Descent
      18,515 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,733 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,845 ft
      Reports
      161
      Photos
      263
      Completed Counter
      3,000

      Sub Regions

      Popular Yuma Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 2.8 • 1 mile • 136 ft • 258 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 136 ft green climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 2.6 • 3 miles • 326 ft • 154 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 326 ft blue climb. On average it takes 41 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 2.3 • 2 miles • 232 ft • 153 •
      A loose rock ride in and out of the wash with a steep climb at the end. Fairly easy until you hit that climb, then most people hike a bike. It is primarily used to climb up to the trailhead for Champagne, Sidewalk, and Bighorn.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 739 ft • 0 ft • 153 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 46 ft • 135 •
      Dry, exposed ridge riding. Typically windy in winter. It is a blast when taken downhill, and then you cut off halfway and hit Ryan's trail down.
      • 100 ★ 3.5 • 1,975 ft • 41 ft • 113 •
      A fun & techy connection trail between Johnny Walker and 8-Ball. There is a sweet rock roll in it along with a challenging rock garden over toward the bottom of the 8-Ball DH segment.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,192 ft • 108 ft • 107 •
      a fun section you can take off of Sidewalk down to Johnny Walker.
      • 100 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 249 ft • 93 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 249 ft green climb. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides

      Yesterday

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      Past Week
      • 10 rides

      Yuma Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 3.0 • 41 miles • 3,873 ft • 14 • Loop •
      The sugarloaf challenge will hit every main trail in the system. Be ready for a long day in the saddle!
      • 5 miles • 438 ft • 4 •
      • 7 miles • 540 ft • 4 •
      • 10 miles • 817 ft • 6 •
      • 7 miles • 642 ft • 5 •
      • 4 miles • 441 ft • 2 •

      Photos of Yuma Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Yuma Mountain Bike

      Rudy's Trail - 'Suspension', 'Traction',...
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      6:19 | 15 | Apr 27, 2021
      Rudy's Trail - Hills, Meadows, Rabbit Patch
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      3:11 | 19 | Apr 27, 2021
      Ocotillo Wells 2011
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      trail: Ocotillo
      3:50 | 261 | Dec 6, 2011
      youtuber Sugarloaf Mountain - Johnny Walker
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      10:41 | 147 | May 3, 2024 , Yuma
      youtuber Sugarloaf Mountain - Ryan's Trail
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      10:41 | 209 | May 3, 2024 , Yuma
      youtuber Best MTB trails in Yuma, AZ - Sugarloaf Mountain
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      trail: Champagne
      10:41 | 504 | May 3, 2024 , Yuma
      Yuma MTB - Liberty Bell @ Sugarloaf
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      13:12 | 1246 | Jul 14, 2020 , Yuma
      Yuma MTB - Bighorn Trail @ Sugarloaf
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      trail: Bighorn
      8:24 | 367 | Jul 14, 2020 , Yuma

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Ryan's Trail
      Feb 19, 2026 @ 10:54pm (America/Phoenix)
      Feb 19, 2026
      DryJoeRedRocket Monagas
      Rudy's Trail - Warm Up
      Feb 19, 2026 @ 3:53pm (America/Phoenix)
      Feb 19, 2026
      UnknownAll of Rudy's "trail" doesn't exist...Rickmsw1
      8-Ball
      Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Tijuana)
      Feb 13, 2026
      DryTrail Running Some sandy sections, someone has created...HelenslubRQ
      Steamshovel
      Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Tijuana)
      Feb 13, 2026
      DryTrail Running A little rocky but my husband rode it...HelenslubRQ
      Johnny Walker
      Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Tijuana)
      Feb 13, 2026
      DryTrail Running Washed out in the valley, lots of sand...HelenslubRQ
      Front Yard
      Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Tijuana)
      Feb 13, 2026
      DryTrail Running Trails in pretty good shape considering...HelenslubRQ
      Black Canyon
      Jan 20, 2026 @ 4:00pm (America/Phoenix)
      Jan 20, 2026
      UnknownHike caroleflynn
      T-Bird
      Jan 14, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Phoenix)
      Jan 14, 2026
      UnknownThis trail is gonedirtrider127
      Paradise
      Nov 10, 2025 @ 7:08am (America/Phoenix)
      Nov 10, 2025
      DryE-Bike Washouts!watusi512
      Champagne
      Nov 10, 2025 @ 7:08am (America/Phoenix)
      Nov 10, 2025
      DryE-Bike Dry but running well...A couple of larger...watusi512

      Activity Feed

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      DaltonFwishlistrouteactivity #105723676
      Oct 11, 2026 @ 6:27pm
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      maxpower82wishlistregionactivity #104003372
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      ThomasKmCSA5riddentrailactivity #89238336
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      JoeRedRocketaddreportactivity #89209474
      Feb 19, 2026 @ 9:54pm
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      Feb 19, 2026 @ 2:53pm
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      Recent Comments

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      JeremyDLDW0dtrailWestsideExcellent trail, but rock gets loose the...
      Jan 22, 2025 @ 8:28pm
      Jan 22, 2025
      JeremyDLDW0dtrailBighornVery nice trail, some loose rock as many of...
      Jan 17, 2025 @ 4:23pm
      Jan 17, 2025
      JeremyDLDW0dtrailSugarloaf Canal RoadDid about 20 miles in the area, the canal road...
      Jan 5, 2025 @ 4:41pm
      Jan 5, 2025
      JeremyDLDW0dtrailOcotilloGood solid riding, but if you want to enjoy...
      Jan 5, 2025 @ 4:37pm
      Jan 5, 2025
      JeremyDLDW0dtrailParadiseNot the best experience, trail more for horse...
      Jan 5, 2025 @ 4:35pm
      Jan 5, 2025

      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike99298 miles15,420 ft104 miles3,022 ft
      #920#1725716116,667
      E-Bike4063 miles5,049 ft22 miles617 ft
      #931#112141186
      Gravel Bike35192 miles5,253 ft47 miles2,149 ft
      #358#9156
      Adaptive Bike14,341 ft56 ft118 ft
      #5,570#51
      Winter Fat Bike32104 miles6,880 ft42 miles2,986 ft
      #516#444
      Horse23202 miles9,705 ft70 miles4,623 ft
      #172#1112
      Hike100300 miles18,356 ft106 miles4,734 ft
      #744#194161637
      Trail Running97293 miles17,635 ft100 miles4,734 ft
      #531#13161211
      Dirtbike/Moto30249 miles8,140 ft73 miles2,953 ft
      #107#4137
      Observed Trials822 miles1,729 ft7 miles512 ft
      #201#41
      ATV/ORV/OHV36263 miles9,006 ft78 miles2,963 ft
      #45#31313

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Yuma?
      Yuma has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Yuma?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Yuma are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Yuma?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Yuma are:
      • February (94 activities)
      • March (91 activities)
      • January (75 activities)
      Check the Yuma reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Yuma?
      There are 5 parking locations listed in Yuma. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Yuma?
      The longest trail in Yuma is Westside at 7.1 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Yuma?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Yuma?
      ▼ How many trails are in Yuma?
      Yuma has a total of 102 trails. Of those, 99 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Yuma to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Yuma?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Yuma is Westside with 223 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Yuma?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Yuma is Westside with 180 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Yuma?
      Yuma supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Yuma?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Yuma is Steamshovel with an average grade of 8.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Yuma?
      Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Yuma. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Yuma?
      The overall region status for Yuma is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 41 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 29
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Yuma?
      Yes, Yuma supports e-bike riding. There are 34 trails in Yuma that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Yuma?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Yuma are: View all mountain biking routes in Yuma.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Yuma?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Yuma are:
      • Trials (127 activities)
      • XC (44 activities)
      • AM (33 activities)
      • DH (4 activities)
      Check the Yuma activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Yuma?
      The highest summit in Yuma is Castle Dome Peak at 1,151 m elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Yuma?
      There are 3 notable sights in Yuma. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Yuma.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Yuma?
      The most popular Strava segments in Yuma are:
      • Canal South 5th to 8th (1,231 athletes)
      • Canal Jam South-North (1,211 athletes)
      • Canal Jam North-South (1,178 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Yuma.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Yuma?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Yuma. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Yuma.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Yuma?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Yuma. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 29
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Yuma?
      Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Yuma. View all adaptive trails in Yuma for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Yuma?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Yuma?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Yuma are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Yuma.
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