Get off the beaten track and explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert by bike with this guided half-day ride through the Valley of the Sun. Pedal through the scenic McDowell Mountains along a trail selected to suit your skill level, covering more ground than on foot and taking in the unique flora and fauna of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve along the way.

Venture into the Sonoran Desert safely with a guided bike tour
Biking trails suitable for both beginner and experienced cyclists
Bike (with choice of pedal types), helmet, and gloves provided
Desert views across the McDowell peaks along the ride

What's Included

Mountain bike, helmet, gloves
Bottled water & snacks
Professional safety-certified mountain biking guide
1:6 guide to guest ratio
Snacks
Bottled water

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fraesfield Trailhead - Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve
13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, USA
Look for your guide at the Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 E. Rio Verde Dr. 85262

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

McDowell Sonoran Preserve (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

A minimum height of 4 feet is required
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Great adventure for experienced riders

DJ_O, Jul 2023

First of all, our guide was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, experienced, patient and prepared. We were 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 10 and 13.) I had called REI before booking to see if this adventure was suitable for us. We all know how to ride a bike but none of us had been mountain biking before. They assured me as long as we could ride, the tour could be paced to accommodate. Unfortunately this was not the case for my 10 yr old. The mountain bike was much bigger than his road bike at home and he struggled to manage it. With some great coaching from our guide, my son took a few laps around the parking lot to get used to the bike but between the bigger bike and the terrain, he didn’t make it 100 ft on the trail before falling over and onto a cactus. He was not able to complete the adventure. I had to stay behind with him while my husband and older son were able to enjoy this unique experience. This would have been a 5 star rating if 2 of us didn’t have to sit out after paying for 4. (Clearly I couldn’t leave my 10 yr old alone in the parking lot while we biked.) I wish the person I spoke to before booking the experience had been more knowledgeable about the biking experience needed to execute this adventure. I would have booked something else for my younger son and I to do while the others biked. Instead we just drove to Target to kill time. We ended up paying double the price because only 2 of us could complete the ride.

Absolutely awesome!

Kate_M, Feb 2023

We had an absolutely amazing time! Charles and Whitney, our guides, were so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. The trails were beautiful, a little bit challenging and just overall so much fun!! Can’t say enough great things about our time!

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