SouthEast Cali, AZ, and NM trails

[ECOdork]

Anyone know of good spots for MTBing/camping in Southeast Cali, AZ, and NM? I'm looking for stuff that is relatively close to I-10 and/or I-8. Ideally, places that I can find a good ride then camp the night nearby or on-location.
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[RC]

south mountain park in phoenix arizona. awesome riding.not sure about the camping though. but there is pleanty motels and hotels near by. if you ever make it there, riding in weekdays is better. real crowed in weekends! good luck.

 

[ECOdork]

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep it in mind!

 

[Evel Knievel]

Vail Lake in Temecula has full service camping and trails.

My favorite spot in SoCal is Hurkey Creek in Idyllwild. Nice camp ground and awesome single track trails starting right there that go for miles.

Evel

 

[ocrider]

Vail Lake in Temecula has full service camping and trails.  

My favorite spot in SoCal is Hurkey Creek in Idyllwild. Nice camp ground and awesome single track trails starting right  there that go for miles.

Evel

 

[Pho'dUp]

South Mountain!

I just came back from a trip there. There's plenty of places to stay in Tempe/Phoenix. S. Mountain is just a few miles away. Plus you can visit the Titus Factory which is right there and demo a Titus bike for free.

If you go check out Cactusbikes. It's around the corner from S. Mtn. The guys there are cool.

I also found some great places to eat around there if you want some tips too.

Pho'dup

 

[Pho'dUp]

Hurkey Creek

Hurkey Creek is also good. You should be able to ride at night there too.

 

[ocrider]

the phonex mountain prserve by Tempe Arizona looks like it has awsome riding. Ive been there but did not have my bikie with me. I heard Usery pass has good riding to

 

[CalEpic]

Phoenix

As long as it's not summer. Rode Friday at what I believe is Red Mountain. The desert is in full bloom right now. Check it out before it melts. Phoenix area is a fun place for both riding and after ride refreshments. Pic from Friday - As always, way steeper and gnarlier than it looks.