Desperado Loop

Tucson · Arizona

3.5 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

39 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Weather outlook

Clear
75°
49°
81°
10 mph
Gust11 mph
6:50 AM
5:26 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

6% top-layer soil moisture67°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly rideable, but windier periods could make exposed sections feel less comfortable.

Forecast window

Sunday

a high near 70°F, little expected rain, 13% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

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About This Trail

Desperado Loop is a 3.5-mile mountain bike trail near Tucson, Arizona. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 39 min.

Mountain Biking in Tucson

Tucson is a desert mountain biking staple, with Catalina foothills, Sweetwater, Fantasy Island, and rugged Sonoran routes below Mount Lemmon. Use Desperado Loop as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Surface

Ground

Technical Rating

Green Circle

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Where is Desperado Loop?

Desperado Loop is a mountain bike trail near Tucson, Arizona. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Desperado Loop?

Desperado Loop is 3.5 miles long, rated green circle, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 39 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Desperado Loop?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-11: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Desperado Loop?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Tucson include Bellota Trail #15, Arizona Trail Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass, Arizona Trail // Rincon, AZT - Pistol Hill, Arizona Trail // Rincon. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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