Peña Blanca Lake and Upper Thumb Rock Picnic Area is just northwest of Nogales, a town right on the US-Mexico border. This is a truly stunning spot to ride to that is relatively close to town. If you wish for a more challenging ride on difficult and remote - but beautiful - gravel roads, you can continue west past here and head up to the Ruby ghost town.

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1. Peña Blanca Lake & Upper Thumb Rock via Ruby-Nogales Road

31.8km

01:34

410m

Cycle the moderate 19.8-mile Peña Blanca Lake & Upper Thumb Rock via Ruby-Nogales Road, offering scenic views and a challenging ride.

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2. Nogales loop from Nogales

64.5km

03:06

640m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 1,180 m

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Sunday 8 March

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Location: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States

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Peña Blanca Lake and Upper Thumb Rock Picnic Area

1. Peña Blanca Lake & Upper Thumb Rock via Ruby-Nogales Road

2. Nogales loop from Nogales

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