Tohono Chul Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Education Center Parking

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Tohono Chul Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Education Center Parking

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Tohono Chul Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Education Center Parking

03:04

53.7km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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690 m

Tohono Chul Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tohono Chul is a park, nature preserve, cultural center, and botanical garden. The name comes from the Tohono O'odham people and means "desert corner" and as such the gardens focus …

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7.65 km

Sun Circle, 1994. Artists: Paul T. Edwards, Susan Holman, Chris Tanz. Overview: This circular structure built of concrete block and flagstone features eight interrupted curving walls create a kiva-like circle. …

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10.3 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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10.6 km

Extreme Batty Biker

Highlight • Monument

Extreme Batty Biker, 2017. Artist: Stephen Fairfield. Overview: This playful steel sculpture of a bat on a mountain bike is the third in a series showcasing the role of roosting bats under the bridges along The Loop.

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26.9 km

El Rio Preserve

Nature Reserve

53.7 km

End point

Parking

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