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1,368 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
2,555 ft
Altitude min
2,577 ft
Altitude max
2,577 ft
Altitude start
2,556 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
1,368 ft
Distance down
00:01:06
Avg time

Oxbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sweetwater Preserve
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #158353 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157849 in Trail Running
    • #50037 in Hiking
    • #33576 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,504 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,882 in Trail Running
    • #937 in Hiking
    • #1,251 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Pima County

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AI Generated Description

Oxbow is a 1,368 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Tucson Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 792 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Oxbow Trail Reports

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Apr 7, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Phoenix)
Apr 7, 2026
 Getting looser as it dries out.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 10:23am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 12, 2026
 Saw a rattlesnake at the edge of the trail today. Snake season is on.
Feb 24, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 24, 2026
Jan 16, 2023 @ 3:13am
Jan 16, 2023
 Got out during a break in the rain. Awesome ride. The trails are super tacky so you can carve the corners and great grip on climbs. Just a few...
Mar 31, 2022 @ 12:52pm
Mar 31, 2022
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Status:
on Apr 7, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 2.7 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      57
      All of Sweetwater
      ★ 3.0 • 17 miles • 1,115 ft • 46 •
      Riding all of Sweetwater with minimal back tracking.
      2.0 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 18%
      3 ★ 9%
      2 ★ 27%
      1 ★ 45%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      CenozoicJohn CenozoicJohn
      Same as everyone else says... Loose rocks and gravel for most of this trail, but it's short and is an easy connection from Wildflower Ridge to Nighthawk trail.
      melaniebeale
      The only trail I wouldn’t recommend at Sweetwater, just loose rocks the entire way
      MTBRobinTucson
      Lose rack going west on it better then east

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Oxbow located?
      Oxbow is located in Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Sweetwater Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.27235, -111.08517.
      ▼ How hard is Oxbow?
      Oxbow is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Oxbow?
      The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,555 ft to 2,577 ft.
      ▼ Is Oxbow a point to point trail?
      Oxbow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Oxbow?
      Oxbow is 1,368 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Oxbow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Oxbow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Oxbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Oxbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Oxbow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Oxbow. The trail is 1,368 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Oxbow?
      Oxbow is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,545 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,545 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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