13.4 miles
Distance
2,266 ft
Climb
-2,315 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
Bug Springs & Prison Camp Loop on Mt. Lemmon
Detailed Description
Bug Springs/Prison Camp Route is a 13 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Tucson Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,266 ft with a max elevation of 6,285 ft then descends -2,315 ft.
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Route Sections
| 1 | Bug Springs Descent |
| 2 | Prison Camp Descent |
| 3 | Road Climb to Bugs |
| 4 | Final Road Climb Back |
Trails in Route
| 4 miles | |||||
| 2 miles |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Avg time1 hr 56 min
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Altitude min4,320 ft
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Altitude start4,991 ft
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Altitude end4,941 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-45.2%
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Grade min50.8%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat2,362 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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May 22, 2025 @ 5:59pm May 22, 2025 | No issues. Same as March and April. | |||
May 16, 2025 @ 11:16am May 16, 2025 |
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