Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve in Oro Valley, Arizona, is a 202-acre community-driven conservation project that transformed a former golf course into a vibrant desert habitat. The preserve features over 6 miles of wide, paved, car-free trails that meander through the Sonoran Desert, offering views of the Catalina and Tortolita Mountains and access to ancient petroglyphs. These trails connect 17 neighborhoods via underpasses beneath major roads, making it a safe and accessible space for walking, biking, and wildlife observation.

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1. Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve North Loop

5.22km

00:29

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Easy 3.2-mile touring cycling loop on paved paths through the Sonoran Desert, with mountain views and diverse flora.

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2. Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve – Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve loop from Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve

15.6km

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 910 m

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Location: Oro Valley, Pima County, Arizona, United States

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Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve

1. Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve North Loop

2. Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve – Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve loop from Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve

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