Sonoran Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
Address: | ~1901 W Desert Vista Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA |
GPS: |
33°44'26.7"N 112°5'52.3"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Arizona |
Trail Length: | 12.00 miles |
MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
Trail Type: | Loop |
MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Sonora Trail is smooth, but hilly, and has a 10-12 mile loop course that is well marked at intersections. This ride is suitable for many levels, but beginners should have good cardio and/or be prepared to pace themselves and take breaks if necessary. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreDirections
From Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 7th Ave (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on N 7th Ave (0.7 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto I-10 W toward Los Angeles (0.9 mi)
- Take exit 143A-143B to merge onto I-17 N toward Flagstaff (18.5 mi)
- Take exit 219 toward Jomax Rd (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto I-17 Frontage Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Jomax Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Norterra Pkwy (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto N North Valley Pkwy (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto W Copperhead Trail (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto N Melvern Trail (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto W Desert Vista Trail (0.3 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the right(367 ft)
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