Explorer Trail

Tucson · Arizona

4.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

47 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Cloudy
87°
82°
102°
18 mph
Gust24 mph
5:17 AM
7:31 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.05 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours3% top-layer soil moisture

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

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 101°F, little expected rain, 14% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

I added the labels to this trail which already existed in the OSM database.

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 Explorer Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Max Gradient

5%

Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Blue Square

Trail Marking

Well Marked

Trail Width

Standard Singletrack

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Explorer Trail FAQ

Where is Explorer Trail?

Explorer Trail 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 Explorer Trail?

Explorer Trail is 4.3 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 47 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Explorer Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 101°F, little expected rain, 14% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Explorer Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Tucson include Arizona Trail Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass, Sunset Trail #90, Green Mountain Trail #21, Kelllog Trail #45, Incinerator Ridge Trail #18A. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Explorer Trail?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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