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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Tohono Chul

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Tohono Chul

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17,329

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Tohono Chul

03:07

58.8km

230m

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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.6 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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26.7 km

The Loop Trail - Santa Cruz River and Bridge Bike Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Scenic dedicated bike trails follow the Santa Cruz River on both sides. Here the Cushing bridge crosses the river, with wide trails on the sidewalk and great views.

Tip by

27.5 km

San Cosme Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Small urban park next to the quaint whitewashed church

Tip by

30.2 km

Sentinel Peak Park

Highlight • Summit

Sentinel Peak Park, also known as “A” Mountain, is a great spot for a hill workout in Tucson. The paved road climbs steadily to the top, giving you wide desert …

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32.6 km

Garden of Gethsemane Park

Highlight • Parking

Gethsemane and Bonita Parks are part of a chain of linear parks along the west bank of the Santa Cruz River

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34.5 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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49.5 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.

Tip by

58.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

5.85 km

2.00 km

1.10 km

515 m

299 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

7.84 km

1.27 km

980 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

38°C

24°C

76 %

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Tohono Chul

The Loop Trail - Santa Cruz River and Bridge Bike Trail

San Cosme Park

Sentinel Peak Park

Garden of Gethsemane Park

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

Rillito River Trail

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