Arizona · Mountain biking

West Loop

0.2 mi
round trip
Gravel Road
surface
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

West Loop is a short, easy mountain biking route on Bureau of Land Management land in the Tucson Field Office, about 0.18 miles from the start. It's a gravel road that makes a quick out-and-back ride, with a total distance of about 0.36 miles and no elevation gain. The route is rated easy and is described as a gentle introduction to Arizona's desert terrain, with a flat, predictable surface that suits beginners, families and riders looking for a warm-up. The most comfortable months for a ride are typically November and March, when typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tucson run around 76°F for highs and 46°F to 47°F for lows. Summer is hot, with typical July and August highs near 100°F. North Trail, Old Indian Path and Ridge Loop all sit about 0.2 miles away, and Coyote Loop is a hike about 0.3 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit West Loop

    Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      67° / 39°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      70° / 41°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      76° / 46°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      84° / 51°

      1 wet

    5. May

      93° / 59°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      102° / 69°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      102° / 74°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      100° / 72°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 68°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 57°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      76° / 47°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 39°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tucson 17 Nw, AZ, 5.2 mi away at 2,561 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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