The route as mapped forms a 19.5-mile out-and-back with a short loop at the end. It’s possible to lengthen this ride even further by climbing higher up the Around the Mountain trail and then dropping back down on either the Rattlesnake Trail or Cowboy Slickrock, as mapped in the “Best of Golder Ranch” route.

However you choose to slice and dice the route, you’re in for a true gem of Tucson singletrack! The ride begins with a long stretch of mellow, relatively non-technical singletrack in the state park. After a short climb, you’ll gain a low ridge and traverse the ridge for several miles, before reaching Golder Ranch itself. As a friendly reminder, know that "this area IS multi-use and gets a lot of equestrian traffic." SDMB.org advises that mountain bikers "be conscious of your riding and yield… STOP and let the equestrian riders go by. They’re all nice folks and we’re all out to enjoy these fantastic trails together."

After riding through flowy, swoopy singletrack for a few miles, the trail character changes abruptly. When you reach the loop portion of the route, the trail transforms into a steep, rocky singletrack that climbs into the hills above Golder Ranch. This is also where you have the option to extend your ride, if you desire.

After completing a loop of your desired length in Golder Ranch, turn around and return to Catalina State Park the way you came. Sources: https://www.sdmb.org/trails/golder-ranch/ https://www.mountainbikebill.com/AZ07Tucson50YR.htm