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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Education Center Parking

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Education Center Parking

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Education Center Parking

03:28

60.1km

230m

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: May 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.2 km

Sun Circle

Highlight • Monument

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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15.1 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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23.3 km

Owl at Sweetwater Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Tucson’s hidden birdwatcher’s paradise!

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30.8 km

Tacos de la H

Highlight • Restaurant

very good cabeza, langua, frijoles, etc. right off the loop.

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33.3 km

The Mercado

Highlight • Cafe

Tacos, coffee, donuts a bike shop and more-- many rides start or end at the San Augustin Mercado. There is a nice courtyard and plenty of space. A local favorite is to ride up nearby "A" Mountain for sunset.

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33.7 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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35.6 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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50.7 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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60.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.2 km

2.91 km

2.80 km

1.85 km

320 m

139 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

9.07 km

818 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

34°C

17°C

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Rillito River Trail loop from Education Center Parking

Sun Circle

Extreme Batty Biker

Owl at Sweetwater Wetlands

Tacos de la H

The Mercado

Garden of Gethsemane Park

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

Rillito River Trail

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