Experience the thrill of backcountry bike travel on some of the nation' most scenic single-track trails as you explore Arizona's parklands and national forests. In the first Arizona Trail guide written specifically for bikers, the author leads readers along every ridable mile of the trail. She also provides alternate routes around Wilderness Areas and expert terrain, as well as day rides and loop options for all abilities. Route maps, elevation profiles, and trip-preparation and safety guidelines also make this guide indispensable for aficionados of two-wheeled travel.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Biking the Trail Planning Your Trip Segment 1. Utah State Line to US 89A Segment 2. US 89A to East Rim View Segment 3A/B. East Rim View to North Kaibab Trailhead Segment 4. North Rim to South Rim (Trekking) Segment 5. Tusayan to Grandview Lookout Segment 6. Grandview Lookout to Moqui Stage Stop Segment 7. Moqui Stage Stop to Forest Road 523 Segment 8. Forest Road 523 to Buffalo Park Segment 9. Buffalo Park to Flagstaff Urban Trail Segment 10. Flagstaff Urban Trail to Mormon Lake Segment 11. Mormon Lake to Blue Ridge Ranger Station Segment 12. Blue Ridge Ranger Station to General Springs Cabin Segment 13. General Springs Cabin to Payson Segment 14. Payson to Jake's Corner Segment 15. Jake's Corner to Roosevelt Lake Dam

Segment 16. Roosevelt Lake Dam to Lost Dutchman State Park Segment 17. Lost Dutchman State Park to US 60 Segment 18. US 60 to Gila River Segment 19. Gila River to Oracle Segment 20. Oracle to Molino Basin Campground Segment 21. Molino Basin Campground to Colossal Cave Segment 22. Colossal Cave to Oak Tree Canyon Segment 23. Oak Tree Canyon to Patagonia Segment 24. Patagonia to Parker Canyon Lake Segment 25. Parker Canyon Lake to Mexico Border Appendix A. 28 Day Rides on the Arizona Trail Appendix B. Resupply and Lodging Appendix C. Agencies and Organizations Appendix D. Bike Shops, Guide Services, and Outfitters Appendix E. Equipment Checklists Appendix F. References and Suggested Reading.