Sunset Trail #90 – Marshall Gulch Trailhead loop from Mount Bigelow

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United States

Arizona

Pima County

Sunset Trail #90 – Marshall Gulch Trailhead loop from Mount Bigelow

Hard

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9,065

riders

Sunset Trail #90 – Marshall Gulch Trailhead loop from Mount Bigelow

02:55

28.8km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 9 m for 10 m

After 2.94 km for 743 m

After 27.6 km for 1.22 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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204 m

Palisades Visitor Center Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Approximately 1 mile before small descent. Usually open and available to refill water bottles. However it was not open on 5/1/21, probably a good idea to call ahead and check.

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5.29 km

Sunset Trail #90

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely trail offers varied terrain and views of oaks and the Tucson Basin as it drops in to Sabino Canyon. There are some rocky areas in this trail that …

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7.19 km

Marshall Gulch Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This Arizona Trail trailhead has restrooms and dumpsters. Both might be shut in the early season. The town of Summerhaven is just two miles away.

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9.96 km

Aspen Draw Trail #423 Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead to the Aspen Draw Trail sits at the end of East Turkey Run Road and has limited roadside parking. Visitors here are reminded to not block gates and …

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11.2 km

View from East Ski Run Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views to the north from Mt. Lemmon and East Ski Run Road. The road is usually open from April through December.

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14.1 km

Mount Lemmon climb summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Mount Lemmon's varied climates makes it one of the most scenic climbs in North America. Be warned though, any ascent will have …

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14.4 km

Mt. Lemmon Drop Shuttle Drop-Off

Highlight • MTB Park

If you are looking to do the Mt. Lemmon Drop I highly recommend shuttling up here with Home Grown MTB Tours. They can also help you understand the conditions of the trails depending on the season.

homegrownmtb.com

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18.7 km

Summerhaven

Highlight • Settlement

The small ski resort Summerhaven is located directly on the Arizona Trail. At the General Store, hikers can get a free cup of hot chocolate or coffee. The store is …

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28.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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