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Bicycling
Hop in the saddle—the bicycle saddle—and explore southeast Arizona. Whether your bike has skinny tires or knobby ones, or you ride an e-bike, Sierra Vista is a fantastic bicycling destination. It’s how we roll.
Bike Rentals
Didn’t bring a bike? No worries! Borrow one from the Sierra Vista Public Library, or rent one from these bike shops:
M&M Cycling
1301 E. Fry Boulevard
(520) 458-1316
Sun ‘N’ Spokes
3880 E. Fry Boulevard
(520) 458-0685
Road Cycling
Road cyclists looking for long, winding roads with low traffic can’t beat the stretches of asphalt in and around Sierra Vista. Whatever direction you ride, you’ll find a constantly changing landscape and expansive mountain views along the way. And with the promise of good eats in every town (about 30 miles apart) you can grab a bite then pedal on. Download a Bicycle & Multi-use Path map or pick one up at one of the bike shops or the Sierra Vista Visitor Center.
Coronado National Memorial
The ride to Coronado National Memorial is a 16-mile up-and-back trip for road bikes and hybrids. If you start at Buffalo Soldier Trail and St. Andrews Drive, you’ll find weekend parking for your vehicle at the Huachuca Mountain Elementary School or the United Methodist Church. With a bike lane connecting to Ramsey Canyon Road, St. Andrews/Equestrian Trail is a bike-friendly starting point and fairly flat (with a few speed humps along the way). Take a left at Ramsey Canyon Road to connect to Highway 92. The short incline is rewarded with a big decline into a dip just before another climb into Hereford. Here, you’ll find a convenience store and a couple of restaurants: Ricardo’s for Mexican (tasty and affordable) and Pizzeria Mimosa for upscale Italian (with locally sourced produce and house-made mozzarella). Enjoy the tree-lined, rolling hills south of Hereford, then turn right onto Coronado Memorial Drive and start the slow incline to the Visitor Center (5 miles). From here, you can enjoy the picnic tables and walking trails, or continue riding to Montezuma Pass (gravel road), gaining about 1,500 feet in elevation in 3 miles. Coronado Memorial Road offers access to several great off-road trails for hiking or mountain biking: the easy Coronado Peak Trail, moderate Joe’s Canyon Trail, and Yaqui Ridge and Crest trails (both rated “difficult”). Yaqui Ridge drops down to the U.S./Mexico border and marks the southern terminus for the 800-mile Arizona Trail.
Bisbee Loop
The Bisbee Loop (60.8 miles) circles from Sierra Vista through this historic copper mining town that saw its boom in the 1880s. Bike friendly and funky, Bisbee is known for its many art galleries, upscale and down-home eateries and coffee houses, and independent specialty shops. Touristy? Maybe. But definitely groovy and a great place to roll into after the grunt up Highway 80, gaining 1,564 feet from the San Pedro River on Highway 90. The descent into Bisbee passes through Mule Pass Tunnel, which can (and should) be avoided by bicyclists; take North Old Divide Road a half-mile before the tunnel entrance. After refueling, loop back to Sierra Vista via Highway 92 for breathtaking views of the Huachuca Mountains, rolling grasslands, and the tiny communities of Palominas and Hereford.
In-Town Cruising
For in-town cruising at its best, ride the paved paths that criss-cross Sierra Vista. Nearly 30 miles of paths take you off of busy streets and along washes and open areas for easy rides for all skill and fitness levels. Some favorite routes are the Path to Higher Education in the Cochise College/University of Arizona area, the Fitness/Water Cycle loop (5 miles) between Buffalo Soldier Trail and Avenida Cochise, and the Cochise-Vista Trail along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and through Veterans Memorial Park. Don’t forget your camera!
Mountain Biking
Mountain bikers can find miles of single track trails in the Huachuca Mountains, just a short ride from your hotel. One of the most popular jumping on points is along Ramsey Canyon Road at Brown Canyon Ranch. The Brown Canyon Trail gains about 1,900 feet in elevation and connects with the Hamburg Trail, making a nice loop ride; be sure to take the well-traveled jog to avoid the Miller Peak Wilderness Area. Popular with experienced riders, Brown Canyon gets a little gnarly with the elevation gain and rocky terrain, but the reward is breathtaking views and smooth, flatter trails in open areas.
A gentler ride is the Perimeter Trail, gaining only 834 feet in an 8.5 mile loop. Start at Carr Canyon Road or Miller Canyon Road, and then head into the hills. At the junction, add Clark Spring/John Cooper to complete the loop and avoid the wilderness area.
For more mountain bike rides, download a Bicycle Mountain Trail map or pick one up at the local bike shops or the Sierra Vista Visitor Center.
Electric Bicycles
All classes of electric bicycles (or e-bikes) are allowed to use bike paths, multi-use paths, and park trails in the City of Sierra Vista.
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