Milagrosa - Mountain Bike Trail

If you are an experienced mountain biker searching for the perfect trail to test your skills in Arizona, then the Milagrossa is the place to be. Amazingly, the trail is sometimes referred to as Prison Camp due to the technical nature of the courses. This trail's uniqueness lies in its being one of the most adventurous and aggressive mountain biking trails in Arizona. 

Situated around Santa Catalina Mountains, the trail's difficulty majorly comes from its closeness to the mountain. Due to its unique outlook and design, this trail is ideal for expert bikers and not advisable for beginners. Continue reading to learn more about this technical trail. 

Before you go:

Drinking water

Restrooms

Fee required

Lift service

Fat bike grooming

Family Friendly

Night riding

E-bikes allowed

Dogs Allowed

Obstacles

Shuttles

Detailed Trail Description

The trail opens up at a parking area above the Molino Basin campground and, right from the start, tests the skill level of riders. As it begins with a short climb, riders can catch their breath and prepare for the intense journey ahead. Once the short climb ends, the trail continues with a rocky descent through the valley, featuring fast rolls and tight switchbacks. 

As you ride through the trail, you experience plenty of rocks, steep climbs, and sharp descents, all surprisingly found on singletrack. Although this trail is dotted with a few short climbs here and there, riding it paints the picture of dance with gravity, as most parts of the trail would require spiraling up and down. 

Interestingly, the trail's length adds to its complexities as a full ride would take you through Green Mountain, Bug Springs, and La Milagrosa, which is bound to be epic. Finally, the trail comes with an elevation gain of 1943 up, a loss of 1872 down, and a length of 32.2 km to give you an unforgettable biking experience. 

Additional Trail Features

Despite the challenging outlook of this trail, it offers interestingly beautiful views that can make up for its stressful nature. Riding here also gives you breathtaking views of the Tucson Valley while providing a technical biking experience. 

Recommendations/Precautions

Riders should avoid being deceived by the trail's easy start, as other parts of the trail are quite technical. Due to the difficult nature of the trail, beginners are advised to stay away. The trail can be exhausting, so carrying your food and water supplies is advisable. 

Also, when riding the Milagrosa Trail, it is advisable to be cautious as some riders have broken bones here. Finally, a first aid kit is essential when riding here as the difficult nature of the trail may delay help during emergencies. 

Conclusion

The Milagrosa/Molino Basin Trail is designed to bring out the best in advanced riders, so its terrain is highly difficult. With sharp descents, steep climbs, and rocky tracks, you will find this trail worth the ride, especially if you are an expert bike.