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Rillito River Trail – Subaerial Embrace loop from University of Arizona

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Rillito River Trail – Subaerial Embrace loop from University of Arizona

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Rillito River Trail – Subaerial Embrace loop from University of Arizona

02:03

35.6km

100m

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: June 16, 2026

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9.15 km

The Magic Carpet and Omni Primo

Highlight • Monument

The Magic Carpet. Artist: Nicholas Burke. Overview: Commissioned by the Thomason Family, this sculpture is the centerpiece of an expanded memorial wall and garden at the Children's Memorial Park.

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14.4 km

Rillito River Trail

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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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14.8 km

Extreme Batty Biker

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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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24.0 km

Sun Circle

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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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29.5 km

Subaerial Embrace

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Subaerial Embrace, 2021. Artists: Zach Lihtash and Troy Neiman. Overview: The artists were inspired by hoodoos and rock formations near Windy Point in the Catalina Mountains. The sculpture, that you …

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29.6 km

Nature of Movement

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Nature of Movement, 2015. Artist: Joshua Wiener. Overview: The sculpture expands your attention by changing as you move through the space. As you approach, it has an inverted cone on …

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35.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

2.61 km

595 m

524 m

510 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

9.81 km

363 m

134 m

Elevation

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Rillito River Trail – Subaerial Embrace loop from University of Arizona

The Magic Carpet and Omni Primo

Rillito River Trail

Extreme Batty Biker

Sun Circle

Subaerial Embrace

Nature of Movement

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