Half-Day Scottsdale Mountain Bike Tour
Explore the Sonoran Desert surrounding the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area and get to know the beautiful and rugged landscape on a half-day Scottsdale mountain bike tour with us.
Our guided half-day mountain bike tours take place in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, which offers some of the Valley of the Sun’s best mountain biking trails and best views! Whether you’re looking for easy trail riding or expert technical singletrack, our guides know the trails for you.
In order to fit you to the correct bike, please provide each rider's pedal preference (flat, or clipless - spd, time Atac, egg beaters, or if bringing your own) AND each rider's mountain biking experience (how often do you all ride, what type of terrain, and where)
Options
Fall/Spring
8am, 11:30am, 3pm Departures: Departs at selected tour time from Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 East Rio Verde Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85262
What's included in Half-Day Scottsdale Mountain Bike Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
McDowell Sonoran PreservePass-by Only
Over 2,000 mountain bikers each year choose Cliff Creek Outfitters, Arizona for their all-inclusive guided Scottsdale mountain bike tours! Mountain biking offers a great alternative to hiking in Scottsdale or Phoenix, we provide riders of all levels a a fun invigorating trail experience. Enjoy sweeping 70-mile views of the Sonoran Desert as you wind throughout the trails in the McDowell Mountains on one of our mountain bikes. This adventure will help you sharpen your mountain bike skills and learn about the fascinating plants, animals, and history of the richly diverse Sonoran Desert. You can expect to be with another group on your mountain bike tour unless you have booked a private tour. Following brief safety instructions, your guides will lead you onto trails carefully chosen to suit your skill level and ability. Throughout the course of your guided bike tour your knowledgeable guides will offer helpful biking tips and interesting desert facts.
Inclusions
- Professional safety-certified mountain biking guide
- Bottled water
- Mountain bike, helmet, gloves
- Snacks
- Bottled water & snacks
- 1:6 guide to guest ratio
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A minimum height of 4 feet is required
- We require solo-travelers to pay the minimum of the 2-person price. If you are a solo traveler and would like to be added on to a pre-formed group for this tour, please mention this upon booking.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Look for your guide at the Pima Dynamite Trailhead 2877 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• This tour included a mountain bike, helmet, and gloves. In order to fit you to the correct bike, please provide each rider's pedal preference (flat, or clipless - spd, time Atac, egg beaters, or if bringing your own) AND each rider's mountain biking experience (how often do you all ride, what type of terrain, and where). • Meet at the Browns Ranch Trailhead in North Scottsdale a few minutes before your scheduled tour. You can expect to be with another group on your rafting tour unless you have booked a private tour. • Clothing – Comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothing – shorts and a t-shirt, long sleeves are recommended on cooler mornings. Guests who have biking specific shorts or jerseys are encouraged to wear them. • Shoes – Close-toed athletic shoes (sneakers). If you have riding specific shoes that require specific bike pedals, please let us know in advance. We do not rent cycling shoes.Guests are welcome to bring their own pedals if they wish. • Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, lip balm, medications, hat, etc. • Children must be accompanied by an adult • A minimum height of 4 feet is required • Not wheelchair accessible
