| Mountain Biking In City Parks |
| | Papago Park | | Besides Papago buttes and an extensive trail system, Papago Park also includes the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden, Papago Golf Course, and a sports complex. Both the Zoo grounds and the botanical gardens are excellent places to study wildlife including many native, non-captive yet approachable species. | |
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| Mountain Biking In National Forests |
| | Tonto National Forest | | Tonto National Forest offers outstanding opportunities for those traveling through its diverse ecosystem: from Sonoran Desert to the ponderosa pine-forested Mogollon Rim. The varied levels of elevation (from 1,300 ft. to nearly 8,000) offer equally varied temperatures and landscapes, whether it's lake beaches or cool pine forest. | |
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| Trails |
| | Agua Fria National Monument | | The Agua Fria National Monument contains over 400 archaeological sites spanning some 2,000 years of human history. This large open area is popular for hunting, hiking, biking, and bird watching. Backcountry camping is also permitted. | |
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| | Cave Creek Trail | | This easy 9.9-mile trail, begins at 3,300 feet elevation, climbing to just over 4,000 feet. This path is good for hikers and mountain bikers. | |
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