58 miles
Distance
6,981 ft
Climb
-6,982 ft
Descent
4,266 ft
High Point

Fun route through Catalina State Park, Honeybee trails, Tortolita Mtn. Park and back to Catalina. Carne Asada tacos at the finish?? Most definitely.

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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    Catalina State Park / 50-Year
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for AES: Tortolita 50 mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    2,646 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,010 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,008 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -43.427%
  • Grade min
    47.739%
  • Distance climb
    30 miles
  • Distance down
    23 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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      Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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      Wild Mustang
      Jun 28, 2020 @ 9:26pm
      Jun 28, 2020
      		Buff and chunky. Good times, for sure.
      Catalina
      Jun 26, 2020 @ 8:59am
      Jun 26, 2020
      		Closed due to Bighorn Fire reporter
      Upper Javelina Trail
      Apr 1, 2020 @ 9:48am
      Apr 1, 2020
      		For the more skilled riders. Almost everything is rideable/ cleanable especially if you have some trials skills. All is rideable on the way down for a fun rowdy DH. Included some pics.
      Ridgeline Trail
      Mar 1, 2020 @ 9:21am
      Mar 1, 2020
      Tortolita Mountain Park Access
      Mar 1, 2020 @ 9:21am
      Mar 1, 2020
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