El Grupo Loop

El Grupo Loop is a short, easy mountain biking trail in Arizona, about 3.5 miles from Tucson Estates. It's a green circle trail, an out-and-back route that covers about half a mile and rises roughly 46 feet. The trail is smooth and flows over typical Sonoran desert terrain, making it a good choice for beginners building confidence on natural surface trails or for experienced riders looking for a quick warm-up. The route is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.39 miles, where the grade reaches 4 percent. The high point is about 2634 feet, and the low point is about 2570 feet, with a total climb and descent of about 83 feet each way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tucson show March highs around 76°F and November highs around 75°F, while June and July average highs near 100°F. Rift Trail sits just 0.1 mile away, and Wild West Trail, Tecolote Trail and High Noon Trail are all within about 0.4 miles.