Why choose this Scottsdale tour ?
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)
Make the most of your Scottsdale adventure
What makes Half-Day Scottsdale Mountain Bike Tour a unique experience ?
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.
Tour Description & 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Half-Day Scottsdale Mountain Bike Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional safety-certified mountain biking guide
- Mountain bike, helmet, gloves
- Bottled water & snacks
- 1:6 guide to guest ratio
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by REI Co-op Experiences.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Phoenix.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 10 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 13 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• This tour included a mountain bike, helmet, and gloves. 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).
• Meet at the Browns Ranch Trailhead in North Scottsdale a few minutes before your scheduled tour. You can expect to be with another group on your rafting tour unless you have booked a private tour.
• Clothing – Comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothing – shorts and a t-shirt, long sleeves are recommended on cooler mornings. Guests who have biking specific shorts or jerseys are encouraged to wear them.
• Shoes – Close-toed athletic shoes (sneakers). If you have riding specific shoes that require specific bike pedals, please let us know in advance. We do not rent cycling shoes.Guests are welcome to bring their own pedals if they wish.
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, lip balm, medications, hat, etc.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum height of 4 feet is required
• Not wheelchair accessible
