Colossal Cave Pistol Hill Bike Ride in Tucson, Arizona is one of the most popular rides on the southeast side of Tucson with tons of ride variations to add mileage.
There is a good bike lane most of the way with not a lot of traffic.
When turning right, if riding clockwise, on Pistol Hill Road from Old Spanish Trail there is a mile climb to get your heart pumping.
Once you get to the top Pistol Hill look west for a great view of Tucson.
You can do several variations from this ride to add distance.
Bike Ride Map and Elevation Details
Total distance: 32.74 mi
Max elevation: 3559 ft
Min elevation: 2747 ft
Total climbing: 1625 ft
Total descent: -1621 ft
Download file: Colossal Cave Pistol Hill Bike Ride Loop.gpx
Max elevation: 3559 ft
Min elevation: 2747 ft
Total climbing: 1625 ft
Total descent: -1621 ft
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Love this ride!
I need to go back to Tucson and do this!
Ya it is a good ride!
I want to do that as well! 🙂
Throw this loop into the ride: https://www.arizonabikerides.com/rides/249/saguaro-national-park-east-road-bike-ride-tucson-arizona/
i will be in Tucson tomorrow , are there any group rides planned? with love to join
Are there any group rides in Tucson area tomorrow…
There are no big group rides on Thursday. There is a big race this weekend in town so many of the riders are in taper mode.