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2,705 ft
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-104 ft
Descent
00:12:03
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
2,752 ft
Altitude min
2,924 ft
Altitude max
2,752 ft
Altitude start
2,824 ft
Altitude end
2.681%
Grade
-17.773%
Grade max
23.793%
Grade min
1,763 ft
Distance climb
851 ft
Distance down
90 ft
Distance flat
00:12:03
Avg time

Explorer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tucson Mountain Park
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #136050 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138371 in Trail Running
    • #43029 in Hiking
    • #32253 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,147 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,412 in Trail Running
    • #773 in Hiking
    • #1,220 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Pima County

"Tech pass" section of the Explorer trail, connecting Little Cat over to the Sarasota trail. Best if ridden from east to west.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 128 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Explorer Trail Reports

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Feb 3, 2021 @ 11:10am
Feb 3, 2021
 Rode east to west this time: top is CHUNKY but it goes.
Jan 28, 2021 @ 1:35pm
Jan 28, 2021
 Think it would be more fun in reverse here
Nov 16, 2019 @ 8:02am
Nov 16, 2019
 Only a few areas that I had to walk.
Mar 14, 2019 @ 1:09pm
Mar 14, 2019
Oct 25, 2018 @ 1:45pm
Oct 25, 2018
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Status:
on Feb 3, 2021
Dry
Avg: 3.69 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Feb 11, 2022 @ 3:23pm
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      Apr 6, 2020 @ 9:31am
      Apr 6, 2020
      Desert 1

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      4 ★ 60%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      xeestala xeestala
      Best ridden from East to West. The climb portion can be cleaned with some skill. Otherwise it's a very easy hike a bike. The descent has one barely "black" techy section.
      Goat17
      Techy sections with steep rocky steps will challenge advanced riders. See photo.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Explorer located?
      Explorer is located in Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Tucson Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.19389, -111.07511.
      ▼ How hard is Explorer?
      Explorer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.681%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Explorer?
      Explorer has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,752 ft to 2,924 ft.
      ▼ Is Explorer a point to point trail?
      Explorer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Explorer?
      Explorer is 2,705 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Explorer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Explorer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Explorer?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Explorer are:
      • February (10 activities)
      • November (10 activities)
      • April (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Explorer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Explorer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Explorer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Explorer. The trail is 2,705 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Explorer?
      Explorer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 658 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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