The Best Road Biking Routes in Arizona

Hermit Road and the Greenway Trail are the best places to ride your bike along the South Rim without the distraction of cars. Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles from March to November when the only access is by park shuttle or bicycle....

This easy bike ride connects the Visitor Center to Yaki Point and offers an array of stunning views from the south rim of the canyon. As mapped, you'll begin and end at [Bright Angel Bicycles](https://bikegrandcanyon....

Part of a large initiative to provide access to the Grand Canyon by bike, foot, and horseback, the Tusayan Greenway connects the South Rim Visitor's Center to the park's gateway town 6 miles south....

Whether you're staying at a campground or visiting for the day, this loop is a versatile option for anyone looking to get some exercise during their visit. Just over 5 miles long, this easy bike ride offers breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon's dramatic landscape, plus [Bright Angel Bicycles](https://bikegrandcanyon....

"With 131 miles of paved bike lanes and trails, The Loop is an urban trail system that connects parks, trailheads, bus and bike routes, hotels, restaurants, and retail and entertainment areas," writes [VisitTucson....

"With 131 miles of paved bike lanes and trails, The Loop is an urban trail system that connects parks, trailheads, bus and bike routes, hotels, restaurants, and retail and entertainment areas," writes [VisitTucson....

This ride follows the main road along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It’s a well-paved, two-lane highway with narrow or nonexistent shoulders, and is often busy with large vehicles....

While the climb up Mount Lemmon is easily the most renowned road ride in Tucson, if you’re looking for a more moderate amount of climbing that’s more easily accessible from downtown, head west to Gates Pass in the Tucson Mountains instead....

"Cycling up the [Mount Lemmon Highway] in Tucson, Arizona is an epic ride and will rival some of the best climbs across the country," writes [ArizonaBikeRides.com](https://www.arizonabikerides.com/rides/220/mt-lemmon-bike-ride-tucson-arizona/). That's no exaggeration. While you can, of course, pedal a shorter version of this route, the out-and-back mapped here climbs almost 9,000 vertical feet in just over 30 miles....

Redington Pass rises directly from the outskirts of Tucson, quickly transitioning from a paved road to a winding, switchbacked dirt road climbing high into the Rincon Mountains above the city. This delightfully accessible stretch of dirt boasts some considerable elevation gain, making it a go-to training ride for cyclists of all stripes in the city....

Cycling up the Mount Lemmon Highway is an epic challenge "that will rival some of the best climbs across the country," according to [ArizonaBikeRides.com](https://www.arizonabikerides.com/rides/220/mt-lemmon-bike-ride-tucson-arizona/). Hundreds of road cyclists pedal this highway every week! But what if you want a bigger—and decidedly dirtier—challenge? Enter the Dirty Lemmon Loop This route creates a massive loop around the east side of the mountain with a short spur to the top of Mount Lemmon....