Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Great Places to Ride Your Bike in Arizona

By Patricia J Williams

Arizona is noted for its smooth, flat desert terrain which is great for working on your biking speed. There are also plenty of opportunities for biking up and down hills and rocky slopes too. That's why Arizona is such a great place to ride your bike, plus you get to enjoy the beauty of nature in this scenic state.

If you are looking for an easy trail that the whole family will love, then visit Buffalo Park near Flagstaff, Arizona. This is a two mile loop that is mostly flat and offers several cool down stations where the kids can rest and cool off. The trail is kept in good condition. It is popular though so be on watch for hikers, bikers and dogs.

One of the best trails in the state for speed biking is the Dynamite trail near Scottsdale. This trail offers over 20 miles of rolling terrain with several side trails you can choose. The trail itself is smooth so you can really fly. This area is so big that it is a good idea to bring along a map in case you find yourself far away from base. Bring plenty of water too.

There is a trail for everyone at the Greaterville Trails. You can choose from trails of various difficulty and practice different types of biking. There is a lot of variation so you will never get bored. There's not much traffic either so you can have a rare chance at solitude and ride just for the fun of it.

Submarine Rock Trail is located near beautiful Sedona, Arizona. This desert trail will keep you on your toes. It offers plenty of dirt, sand, rocks and even some slickrock. The views along this trail are pretty awesome too.

Get ready to work out your leg muscles on the Sunset Trail near Flagstaff. This trail is a long steady seven mile climb that will take you to an elevation 2000 feet over where you started. The hard work to get to the top will be totally worth it when you fly back down the trail.

If you are an experienced rider, you will love the 345-347 loop near Prescott. This is a challenging ten mile loop with a steep climb and awesome descent. This trail puts boulders in your path and features technical sections that are curvy and rocky along with dry sandy washes and wet creek crossings. Be prepared to pay a $5 fee if you get on the trail at Granite Mountain recreation area. This is a beautiful area to go biking but it is especially pretty in the spring when the wildflowers are in bloom.

Southern Arizona has some of the best and often overlooked bike trails in the state that run through its national forests. On these you will experience great biking and amazing scenic canyon views and just might even get a visit from local Arizona wildlife. It doesn't matter how well you ride or if you ride for fun or adventure, Arizona has a trail just for you.

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