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Rillito River Trail – Himmel Park loop from University of Arizona

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Rillito River Trail – Himmel Park loop from University of Arizona

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Rillito River Trail – Himmel Park loop from University of Arizona

02:06

40.4km

110m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.2 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.31 km

Mural by Joe Pagac

Highlight • Monument

This huge, colorful mural is on the side of Epic Rides, a local bike shop, at Stone and 6th Street.

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5.93 km

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Also known as the Rillito River bike path, The Loop has been named the top biking path in America. The trail follows parallel to the Santa Cruz River and is a phenomenal way to reach Saguaro National Park from Tucson!

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20.9 km

Rillito River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This tree-lined paved trail meanders along the Rillito River, providing amazing views of the desert landscape with a mountain backdrop. To beat the heat and catch the sunrise, it's advisable to start early as well.

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32.9 km

Rio Vista Natural Resources Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice park by the river with a playground and shaded picnic areas. There's also a labyrinth to walk and other trails to explore the desert landscape.

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33.4 km

Valley of the Moon

Highlight • Structure

Valley of the Moon has been an entertaining escape from the mundane for over 100 years. The "fantasy park" has tours, events, and plays throughout the year, but if you …

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38.6 km

Himmel Park

Highlight • Rest Area

40.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

3.72 km

1.50 km

239 m

142 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

6.45 km

1.28 km

925 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Sunday 16 August

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Rillito River Trail – Himmel Park loop from University of Arizona

Mural by Joe Pagac

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

Rillito River Trail

Rio Vista Natural Resources Park

Valley of the Moon

Himmel Park

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