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System of user-created trails on Arizona State Trust Lands. All users must have a State Lands Recreation Permit. e-bikes are not allowed on the short section of the Arizona Trail so be aware.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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18 trails
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Open as of May 23, 2026Stats
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- 18
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- 18
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- 1
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- 18
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- Total Distance
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- 4,133 ft
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Popular Vail Vortex Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,636 ft • 0 ft • 417 •
Access from the Vail Pistol Hill Trail System, parking on the east side of S. Camino Loma Alta & Garrigan's Gulch. State Trust Land Permit: https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 179 ft • 391 •
Connects the Vail Vortex Trails from the roundabout to the Arizona Trail on Pistol Hill Road. Cross Old Spanish Trail and Pistol Hill Road. State Trust Land
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 88 ft • 373 •
Access from the Vail Pistol Hill Trail System, parking on the east side of S. Camino Loma Alta & Garrigan's Gulch. State Trust Land Permit: https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 31 ft • 368 •
Fast single track along South Camino Loma Alta Road in the Vail Pistol Hill Trail System. Connects parking on the east side of S. Camino Loma Alta & Garrigan's Gulch to parking at S. Camino Loma Alata & Via Rancho del Lago and a...
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 3,186 ft • 111 ft • 308 •
Connects the Roundabout to Ole Mesquite. Access from the Vail Pistol Hill Trail System, parking on the east side of S. Camino Loma Alta & Garrigan's Gulch. State Trust Land Permit: https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/
• 65 ★ 2.8 • 3 miles • 231 ft • 273 •
Access from the Vail Pistol Hill Trail System, parking on the east side of S. Camino Loma Alta & Garrigan's Gulch. Connects to E Colossal Cave Road near the entrance to La Posta Quemado Ranch. State Trust Land Permit:...
• 55 ★ 3.3 • 2 miles • 105 ft • 262 •
Access from the Vail Pistol Hill Trail System, parking on the east side of S. Camino Loma Alta & Garrigan's Gulch. State Trust Land Permit: https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 260 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
Vail Vortex Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 480 ft • 5 •
My favorite trails at Vail Vortex. Two great single track downhill rides. South and . Some climbing to get...
15 miles • 1,008 ft • 8 •
This is a nice loop that combines some easy desert pedaling and the beautiful Colossal Cave sections of...
Photos of Vail Vortex Mountain Bike
Videos of Vail Vortex Mountain Bike
trail: Badger
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Oct 29, 2009
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tight & Twisty | May 23, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Phoenix) May 23, 2026 | Very Dry | KeithScott45 | ||
| Hasta La Vista | Mar 31, 2026 @ 7:24am (America/Phoenix) Mar 31, 2026 | Ideal | cmguarino FCBC | ||
| Mica | Mar 19, 2026 @ 7:49am (America/Phoenix) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | OzyJessica | ||
| Badger Chase | Mar 19, 2026 @ 7:49am (America/Phoenix) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | OzyJessica | ||
| Badger | Mar 19, 2026 @ 7:49am (America/Phoenix) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | OzyJessica | ||
| Coyote Canyon | Mar 19, 2026 @ 7:49am (America/Phoenix) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | OzyJessica | ||
| Buckhorn | Jan 25, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Phoenix) Jan 25, 2026 | Ideal | rawalcott | ||
| Redtail | Jan 25, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Phoenix) Jan 25, 2026 | Ideal | rawalcott | ||
| Encantado | Jan 25, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Phoenix) Jan 25, 2026 | Variable | rawalcott | ||
| Loopsy Daisy | Jan 23, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/Phoenix) Jan 23, 2026 | Variable | abi-ridefierce RMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeithScott45 | add | report | activity #95349692 | May 23, 2026 @ 1:19pm May 23, 2026 |
| ahmacleod | ridden | route | activity #94715652 | May 14, 2026 @ 3:47pm May 14, 2026 |
| phylgerb | wishlist | route | activity #93045666 | Apr 20, 2026 @ 3:56pm Apr 20, 2026 |
| deankherman | wishlist | route | activity #92603781 | Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:46am Apr 14, 2026 |
| cmguarino | add | report | activity #91676872 and 1 more | Mar 31, 2026 @ 4:28pm Mar 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Z3 poor trail. Overgrown and tight | Sep 4, 2025 @ 10:32am Sep 4, 2025 | ||
| trail | Z3 good trail | Sep 4, 2025 @ 10:31am Sep 4, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is more of a hike than a mountain bike... | Aug 26, 2025 @ 9:42am Aug 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Super fun! | Aug 27, 2024 @ 9:31am Aug 27, 2024 | ||
| trail | This trail is very flat, with some tight... | Apr 26, 2021 @ 5:22am Apr 26, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossal Cave Mountain Park | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2.8 km | |
| Rincon Valley | 4 | 3 | 5.4 km | ||
| McKenzie Ranch | 4 | 6.3 km | |||
| Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District | 10 | 1 | 8.4 km | ||
| Fantasy Island | 12 | 11 | 8.6 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 18 | 21 miles | 764 ft | 7 miles | 899 ft | #4,481 | #1,576 | 13 | 164 | 2 | 5,716 | |
| E-Bike | 18 | 21 miles | 764 ft | 7 miles | 899 ft | #4,912 | #1,358 | 2 | 159 | 220 | ||
| Horse | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| Hike | 18 | 21 miles | 764 ft | 7 miles | 899 ft | #9,008 | #3,408 | 164 | 146 | |||
| Trail Running | 18 | 21 miles | 764 ft | 7 miles | 899 ft | #8,109 | #2,801 | 164 | 137 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Vail Vortex
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Vail Vortex?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vail Vortex are:
- Encantado (4.1/5)
- Tight & Twisty (4/5)
- OST Entry (4/5)
- Mole Mound (4/5)
- Coyote Canyon (3.9/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Vail Vortex?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Vail Vortex are:
- April (48 activities)
- March (38 activities)
- May (34 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Vail Vortex?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Vail Vortex. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Vail Vortex?
The longest trail in Vail Vortex is Hasta La Vista at 2.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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