Location: West slopes of the Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona
Activities: Biking, +Hiking option
Duration: 1 to 2 days
Distance: 152 miles from Phoenix, 43 miles from Tucson
Season: Year-round
Set at 6,000 feet, Madera Canyon is one of the top birding sites in the U.S., home to over 200 bird species including 15 species of hummingbirds.
This biking route includes options for moderate or more challenging routes. Madera Canyon is nestled into the west side of the Santa Ritas and known for being the third best birding site in the USA with over 200 species of birds, (15 species of humming birds). This outing includes a place-based wilderness cuisine picnic in the canyon. This can be done as a one day or two day trip. Two day trips include camping gear.
Cycling routes with moderate to challenging options. Gravel, mountain and electrical assist bikes available.
Place-based picnic in the shaded canyon
Optional Mount Baldy summit hike (9,100 ft)
Visits to Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Hike to seasonal waterfalls
Optional biking on park roads through Saguaro National Park
Bog Springs Camp Ground - included
Santa Rita Lodge - cost not included
Congress Hotel, downtown Tucson’s historic hotel - cost not included
Location: West slopes of the Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona
Activities: Biking, +Hiking option
Duration: 1 to 2 days
Distance: 152 miles from Phoenix, 43 miles from Tucson
Season: Year-round
Set at 6,000 feet, Madera Canyon is one of the top birding sites in the U.S., home to over 200 bird species including 15 species of hummingbirds.
This biking route includes options for moderate or more challenging routes. Madera Canyon is nestled into the west side of the Santa Ritas and known for being the third best birding site in the USA with over 200 species of birds, (15 species of humming birds). This outing includes a place-based wilderness cuisine picnic in the canyon. This can be done as a one day or two day trip. Two day trips include camping gear.
Cycling routes with moderate to challenging options. Gravel, mountain and electrical assist bikes available.
Place-based picnic in the shaded canyon
Optional Mount Baldy summit hike (9,100 ft)
Visits to Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Hike to seasonal waterfalls
Optional biking on park roads through Saguaro National Park
Bog Springs Camp Ground - included
Santa Rita Lodge - cost not included
Congress Hotel, downtown Tucson’s historic hotel - cost not included