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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $150.00

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Mon 18 Nov

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)

PSMikeD

Nov 2020

Highly recommend you go with REI if you’re thinking of doing a mountain bike tour in Scottsdale. Jim and Larry were outstanding guides and made sure everyone in our group was very well taken care of. The tour was the perfect pace and the scenery was just amazing. A+ tour all around.

865colleenk

Mar 2020

It was raining the day of our ride and it had been for several days prior. Trail was a sloppy mess but we had so much fun. Felt like a kid riding in the mud. Guide was happy to share his knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area. Communication with guide and REI Adventure Center was good.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to write about your positive experience with us. Rain or shine, anytime out on the trail is a good time. We can't wait to ride with you again soon!

surrealus

Feb 2020

Steve, our guide, was very encouraging and knew the terrain well. This was my first time mountain biking. We were taken to Brown's Ranch Trailhead and rode 7.5 miles, 525' elevation. It wasn't easy, but it was beautiful. We had a nice small group, 5 people. The guide provided snacks and water too! Additionally, he provided info on history of the land and people as well as some tidbits about the environment. There are a lot of trails out there and we ended up going on parts of several different loops. We saw Cathedral Rock and other interesting features. For other newbies: We all rented our bikes from REI. Half went with the upgraded models and said they really liked them. I had the basic bike which seemed fine for this trail. I had a little difficulty setting the gears comfortably and was constantly aware that I did not want to crash into a cactus. When leaning against the bike, beware of the spiked pedals and the chain. As a newby, I brushed against them and got some grease and small cuts on my leg - NOT a big deal. And I never crashed (into a cactus/chollo)!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you for taking the time to write about your positive experience with us! We look forward to the next time we get to ride with you, and keep up your perfect score of not crashing into any cacti!