Sweetwater Preserve offers 13 miles of singletrack built by mountain bikers. Set in a beautiful desert landscape, it contains one of the densest collections of saguaro cactus in the Tucson area.

Will

June 28, 2023

Hiking

This is the entrance to the Sweetwater Preserve trail system. You can find good views of saguaros here! The trails are open from dawn to dusk and are great for hiking, biking, and trail running. Dogs are welcome for hiking but need to be on a leash.

Paulina

November 25, 2023

Mountain biking

Endless fun and beautiful views. Suitable for less and more experienced riders. Love all the types of cactuses there.

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Elevation 760 m

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Location: Tucson Mountains, Pima County, Arizona, United States

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