Valley of the Moon – "Sonora" mural loop from Tucson

Valley of the Moon – "Sonora" mural loop from Tucson

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4.8

(4186)

8,766

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Valley of the Moon – "Sonora" mural loop from Tucson

01:59

46.8km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.0 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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552 m

Tucson Greeting Card Mural

Highlight • Monument

The mural was created by traveling artists Victor Ving Lisa Beggs as part of a cross-country mural project called the "Greetings Tour".

Exo Roast Co. coffee shop and Tap + …

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2.73 km

Public Artwork

Highlight • Monument

Art can be found throughout The Loop. Both contemporary art, like this piece, and indigenous art.

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3.30 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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31.2 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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31.7 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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41.1 km

Catalina Park 🌳

Highlight • Rest Area

Refreshing walk-through fountains and a pool in this central park make for a great city oasis

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41.4 km

"Sonora" mural

Highlight • Monument

Located on the east wall of the Historic Y at 300 W. University Blvd.

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44.8 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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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

3.87 km

1.84 km

1.58 km

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

7.27 km

488 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

32°C

23°C

53 %

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Valley of the Moon – "Sonora" mural loop from Tucson

Tucson Greeting Card Mural

Public Artwork

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

Valley of the Moon

Rio Vista Natural Resources Park

Catalina Park 🌳

"Sonora" mural

Garden of Gethsemane Park

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