Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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13.1 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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22.9 km

St. Philip's Plaza (St. Philip's Fountain)

Highlight • Structure

From here you can see into St. Philip's Plaza, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the fountain near its center if crowds of people aren't in the way. This …

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26.0 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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26.5 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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30.8 km

Rillito River Path

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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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30.8 km

Rillito River Path

Highlight (Segment) • 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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59.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.8 km

1.33 km

860 m

790 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

13.1 km

387 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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