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Reid Park Zoo – Garden of Gethsemane Park loop from Tucson

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Reid Park Zoo – Garden of Gethsemane Park loop from Tucson

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Reid Park Zoo – Garden of Gethsemane Park loop from Tucson

04:09

71.5km

210m

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: June 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51.4 km for 320 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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865 m

Moon Smoke Shop

Highlight • Structure

Bicycles are welcome inside.

Tip by

6.67 km

Reid Park Zoo

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful zoo in the center of Reid Park with more than 250 animals. It is a small zoo so you only need a couple of hours to walk through it.

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17.3 km

Julian Wash Greenway in Tucson offers cyclists a scenic route through a picturesque environment. The well-maintained concrete trail winds through nature, providing an enjoyable cycling experience. Surrounded by desert landscapes, …

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19.6 km

Julian Wash

Lake

23.0 km

Julian Wash Greenway

Nature Reserve

23.9 km

Julian Wash Archaelogical Park

Nature Reserve

28.7 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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29.0 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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31.1 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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61.9 km

Owl at Sweetwater Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Tucson’s hidden birdwatcher’s paradise!

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71.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.3 km

6.97 km

4.24 km

2.02 km

405 m

370 m

192 m

Surfaces

54.2 km

15.1 km

1.80 km

374 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Sunday 28 June

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Reid Park Zoo – Garden of Gethsemane Park loop from Tucson

Moon Smoke Shop

Reid Park Zoo

Julian Wash Greenway

Garden of Gethsemane Park

The Mercado

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

Owl at Sweetwater Wetlands

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