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Molino Basin

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.1 (31)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Southern Arizona and Tucson
  4. …Coronado National Forest
  5. Pusch Ridge Wilderness
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“a fast, fun and technical downhill. ”

Ryan Courreges 1
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2.5

Miles

4.0

KM
Singletrack

4,913' 1,498 m

High

4,320' 1,317 m

Low

169' 51 m

Up

676' 206 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Sometimes referred to as Prison Camp, the Molino Basin Trail starts at the parking area above the Molino Basin campground. After a short climb, riders begin a fun, rocky descent through the valley, complete with fast romps over rock and tight 180 switchbacks.

While there are a few short climbs, the trail is almost entirely a dance with gravity. The trail can be ridden on its own for a short burst of fun, or can be linked with Bug Springs above and La Milagrosa below.

Contacts

Local Club: Tucson Off Road Cyclists & Activists (TORCA)

Land Manager: USFS - Coronado National Forest Office

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  4.1 from 31 votes

#1

in Pusch Ridge Wilderness

#758

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  4.1 from 31 votes
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#1

in Pusch Ridge Wilderness

#39

in Arizona

#758

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Molino Basin trail near campground
Dec 18, 2018 near Tanque…, AZ

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