Biking
E-bike, mountain, or road bike across the Coronado.
E-Biking
E-bikes are only allowed on motorized trails within the Coronado National Forest.
Mountain Biking
All Coronado National Forest roads and trails outside of Wilderness areas except where posted "closed" are open to mountain bikes. There are a few specially designated "Mountain Bike trails" on the Coronado, listed below.
Road Cycling
Most public roads and highways on the Coronado National Forest can be used by cyclists. There are two areas on the forest that are popular for road biking.
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Apache Spring Trailhead
The end of Arizona Trail Passage 4 and the start of Arizona Trail Passage 5. The Apache Spring Trailhead is easily accessible from the dirt road, Gardner Canyon Road FR92. It offers a large…
Arcadia National Recreation Trail #328
Because of the notable views it offers, Arcadia Trail has been designated a National Recreation Trail, placing it among the most outstanding trails in the nation. Most people travel this popular…
Ash Creek Trail #307
One of the Pinaleño range’s larger streams has carved the route for this popular trail. As it drops from alpine forest to desert valley, Ash Creek Trail passes through all of the varied life zones…
Aspen Draw Trail #423
This is an uphill hike, no matter which trailhead you start at, E Turkey Run Road or the Mount Lemmon Ski Resort. There is a small parking area at E Turkey Run Road with limited space to turn a…
Bear Canyon Trail #299
Bear Canyon Trail provides access to four Forest trails that lead down the mountain from Ladybug Saddle, Ladybug Trail #329, Dutch Henry Canyon Trail #297, Turkey Flat Trail #330, and Ladybug Peak…
Bellota Trail #15
The Bellota Trail is located in Redington Pass and is part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
Box Canyon Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead allows for a stop along Passage 5. With newly rerouted trails going south, visitors are now off the road.
Box Ridge Trail #166
This section of trail is part of the "Santa Rita Foothills Traverse," an 11-mile reroute that took the Arizona Trail off the dirt roads. This singletrack trail offers a sustainable 5% grade, with the…
Brown Canyon Mountain Bike Loop
From FR 5736, ride up Ramsey Canyon Rd. and turn right on Brown Canyon Rd. Climb up the rugged dirt road to the ridge and then descend into Brown Canyon. Turn right on Brown Canyon Trail #115 to…
Brown Canyon Nature Trail
Slow down and step back in time at Brown Canyon Ranch, where this short 1-mile loop trail systems winds you around ponds frequented by birds, large mammals, and amphibians.