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PostPosted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:59 pm 
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This week I had to head out to a small town Safford, AZ, 2 hours east of Tucson for work. I decided to bring a bike on the chance I would have time during daylight to ride somewhere along the way.

Luckily I did a good job getting things fixed up in one day, which meant I had plenty of time for a ride on my way home. Leaving Safford at 9:30 am, put my at the south side of Tucson by 11:30 where a trail complex called Fantasy Island located just south of the Air Force Graveyard.

I saw it on both MTB Project and a recommendation from another forum, this is an IMBA managed land, so totally bike friendly, all one way single track. As I look at the website is says something about needing a Permit, guess I missed that, oh and didn't see any signs onsite saying that.

http://www.sdmb.org/trails/fantasy-island/

Anyway, the trails were fun, wound back and forth, up and down through some washes, lots and lots of cactus that could ruin your day if you stray of trail. Since it was mostly all flat, only 345 feet of total elevation over 17 miles, I ended up doing 17 miles and feeling pretty good when I was done. I had only planned on doing 10-15, but 1 missed turn and a 2nd wrong turn made it 17.

If your ever in the Tucson area, I would recommend it, for day or Night, but make sure you study the maps before heading out, because you could end up with 26 miles if you ride all loops.

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Road most of this last year and you're right I think it would be a great area to night ride


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There are lots of reflectors located in key spots to help see where your going.


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Nice. Did it as a night ride a few years ago. Perfect for that, as there are other rides that are a lot more scenic to ride during the day.

The permit you need is an AZ State Land Trust permit. They are $15 / yr but you can only get them through the mail. They do a reasonably fast turnaround but it does require some planning ahead. A few places like 24 Hrs of Old Pueblo, 50 Yr Trail require these permits.


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Fantasy Island is an example of what a moderately progressive-minded City can do.

Whenever I go to Tucson, I bring my single speed, because it is ideal for Fantasy Island.

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