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Catalina Foothills

Rillito River Path – Rillito River Trail loop from Craycroft Parking

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Arizona
Pima County
Catalina Foothills

Rillito River Path – Rillito River Trail loop from Craycroft Parking

Hard

4.8

(9376)

9,377

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Rillito River Path – Rillito River Trail loop from Craycroft Parking

05:48

95.6km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.09 km

Rillito River Path

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a beautiful, paved two-lane multi-use path that grants you sweeping views of the desert and of Mount Lemmon. The path is about ten miles long end-to-end and takes …

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2

6.16 km

Tracks and Trails Mural

Highlight • Monument

Tracks and Trails Mural, 2023. Artists: Jessica Gonzales and Rock Martinez. Overview: The vibrant painting depicts the relationship between wildlife, vegetation and humans in the desert ecosystem. Viewed from left …

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3

8.91 km

Subaerial Embrace

Highlight • Monument

Subaerial Embrace, 2021. Artists: Zach Lihtash and Troy Neiman. Overview: The artists were inspired by hoodoos and rock formations near Windy Point in the Catalina Mountains. The sculpture, that you …

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4

17.0 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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44.4 km

Gates Pass

Mountain Pass

6

45.2 km

Yetman Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The paved trailhead is located just off Gates Pass Road on the west side of the pass at the bottom of the hill. It has space for 12 vehicles and …

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7

46.0 km

Tucson Mountain Park is an enormous area within the Saguaro National Park West that contains trails that will put a smile on absolutely everyone's face. sdmb.org/trails/tucson-mountain-park

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8

55.9 km

Saguaro National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Saguaro National Park near Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. nps.gov/sagu
The eastern section is larger …

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9

83.0 km

University of Arizona

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful campus both side of University Ave /3rd St

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95.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.6 km

33.5 km

3.17 km

260 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.9 km

20.4 km

329 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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