Intermediate
50 Year Trail
Tucson's north-side classic: rolling desert singletrack through saguaro forests with a chunky upper section.
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Distance
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Descent
~2.5HR
Ride time
No shuttle neededPedal accessibleTrail · XC
Trail beta
Access from Golder Ranch Road trailhead in Oro Valley. Lower section is flowy and fun; upper section gets rocky and technical with big granite slabs. 'The Chutes' section near the north end is a highlight. Bring more water than you think. No shade.
When to go
Best October through April. Summer is dangerously hot. Requires Arizona State Lands recreation permit.