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3.2 miles

Distance

316 ft

Climb

-335 ft

Descent

00:26:16

Avg time

-18 ft

Altitude change

3,528 ft

Altitude min

3,746 ft

Altitude max

3,622 ft

Altitude start

3,603 ft

Altitude end

-0.109%

Grade

-31.504%

Grade max

34.51%

Grade min

1 mile

Distance climb

1 mile

Distance down

2,080 ft

Distance flat

00:26:16

Avg time

Maus Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Marana Trails
Marana, Arizona
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Local Popularity
30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
Global Ranking
#38984 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #39453 in E-Biking
- #231295 in Trail Running
- #223154 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Popular In Reverse
Climb Difficulty

Blue
Physical Rating

Hard
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1

Maus Trail connects the Honeybee Loop on the north side or the Tortolita Mountains with the Windmill Cattle tank near the top of the Tortolita Mountains, where Cougar Canyon trail begins. Maus trail has substantial technical climbing, and a bit of hike a bike. During the rainy season, June through September, the trail becomes over grown and washed out, due to rain and running water. When descending to Honeybee Trail, the upper high elevation can be very dangerous. When the trail is not washed out and overgrown, this trail is nearly 100% ridable with the exception of a couple very steep and technical hike a bikes. If you are not afraid of long steep climbs and steep descending, this is a scenic and challenging ride. Keep in mind, it is not for beginners. Cross Country and All Mountain bikes are recommended. Higher riding skill level is needed. If climbing north on Cougar Canyon trail (double track), it is recommended to turn around at the windmill, unless you are a skilled rider with an appropriate bike. Cougar Canyon is a steep, double track jeep trail, but is also scenic and nice to ride. Cougar Canyon is not technical, just a long and very steep climb.

Access Info

To access Maus Trail: Take Oracle Road north out of Tucson AZ, to Catalina AZ. Before Leaving Catalina AZ, take a left on Edwin Road. Edwin Road is not maintained and 4 wheel drive is recommended. You can also ride Edwin Road east toward the mine on your bike. Stay on Edwin Road travelling East until you get to the mine entrance. You will find yourself at a cattle guard, in the road. Park on the east side of the cattle guard, in the small parking area. Begin ride over cattle guard and take an immediate left (south). Follow jeep trail for 1/8 of mile south until you reach cattle tank windmill. The Maus trail is on the backside (south side of the cattle tank). At first it is a combination of single and double track, before turning into only single track while climbing.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Maus Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Nov 29, 2020 @ 9:19am Nov 29, 2020	A little overgrown. Amazing climb up and a little unkept on the single track descent. ATVs have tore up a bit of the area but still fun.
	Jul 30, 2017 @ 3:06pm Jul 30, 2017	Little overgrown in a few spots but very rideable. No significant rain damage. I only rode Honeybee to windmill and back.
	Dec 26, 2016 @ 7:27pm Dec 26, 2016	Did the northern portion of Honeybee and accidentally did this thing while trying to get to Tortuga's Revenge (turn left at the cairn). Ended up...

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