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Garden of Gethsemane Park – The Mercado loop from Ina/Thornydale

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – The Mercado loop from Ina/Thornydale

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – The Mercado loop from Ina/Thornydale

02:16

39.7km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.21 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.24 km

Open bike path with the Catalina Mountains in the distance

Highlight • Cycleway

10.2 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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20.0 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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20.4 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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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

440 m

275 m

228 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

5.13 km

344 m

129 m

Elevation

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Thursday 14 May

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – The Mercado loop from Ina/Thornydale

Open bike path with the Catalina Mountains in the distance

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

Garden of Gethsemane Park

The Mercado

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