Half-Day Scottsdale Mountain Bike Tour

Overview

Explore the Sonoran Desert surrounding the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area and get to know the beautiful and rugged landscape on a half-day Scottsdale mountain bike tour with us.

Our guided half-day mountain bike tours take place in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, which offers some of the Valley of the Sun’s best mountain biking trails and best views! Whether you’re looking for easy trail riding or expert technical singletrack, our guides know the trails for you.

In order to fit you to the correct bike, please provide each rider's pedal preference (flat, or clipless - spd, time Atac, egg beaters, or if bringing your own) AND each rider's mountain biking experience (how often do you all ride, what type of terrain, and where)

City: Scottsdale

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $150.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional safety-certified mountain biking guide

Bottled water

Mountain bike, helmet, gloves

Snacks

Bottled water & snacks

1:6 guide to guest ratio

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A minimum height of 4 feet is required
We require solo-travelers to pay the minimum of the 2-person price. If you are a solo traveler and would like to be added on to a pre-formed group for this tour, please mention this upon booking.

What To Expect

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Over 2,000 mountain bikers each year choose REI Co-op Experience Center, Arizona for their all-inclusive guided Scottsdale mountain bike tours! Mountain biking offers a great alternative to hiking in Scottsdale or Phoenix, we provide riders of all levels a a fun invigorating trail experience. Enjoy sweeping 70-mile views of the Sonoran Desert as you wind throughout the trails in the McDowell Mountains on one of our mountain bikes. This adventure will help you sharpen your mountain bike skills and learn about the fascinating plants, animals, and history of the richly diverse Sonoran Desert. You can expect to be with another group on your mountain bike tour unless you have booked a private tour. Following brief safety instructions, your guides will lead you onto trails carefully chosen to suit your skill level and ability. Throughout the course of your guided bike tour your knowledgeable guides will offer helpful biking tips and interesting desert facts.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (7)

Da1964

Dec 2021

Had a great ride with Phil Richard’s as my guide. He provided a friendly and professional experience tailored to my comfort level and was a great ride partner as well. I’ve done more single track on packed dirt than loose Sonoran desert sand so his advice kept me wheels down and right-side up

574shellyh

Mar 2021

Jim was our guide. He was very knowledgable of desert plants and history. We did a beginner mountain bike tour. Jim seemed to adjust the level as we felt comfortable. The desert was beautiful. The bike ride was challenging. The trails were awesome. We had a range of ages 17, 22 and 55. We all loved it. We highly recommend it.

DebMParkRidge_IL

Feb 2021

We had a group of three sisters, with our husbands and kids, for a total of 12 people. REI brought bikes & helmets for all of us in the correct sizes to Browns Ranch. They made sure to sanitize everything, and explained the gears, in case anyone was unfamiliar with them. They gave us suggestions for appropriate trails, and sent us on our way. The trails were beautiful, challenging, and fun for all, with cool places to stop and climb around! All we had to do when we finished was drop off the gear to the guys in the parking lot at the same meeting spot. I highly recommend this service if you are traveling and want a fun, no-hassle experience!