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Fall in love with the rich cultural heritage, history, and incredible landscape around Tucson, Arizona. Explore untouched corners of the Sonoran Desert, and allow the desert skies to suck you in. And don't forget to fuel your adventures with authentic and award-winning Mexican cuisine around the area.
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Rillito River Path
Tucson, Arizona
23.8 mi
/ 105 ft gain
Rillito River Path is an out-and-back trail located near Tucson, Arizona.
Bike The Loop at The Santa Cruz River Park
Tucson, Arizona
22 mi
/ 500 ft gain
The Loop is an in-development series of shared-use, hard-surface paths meant to connect all of Tucson by following the Santa Cruz River and its major tributaries.
The Santa Cruz River Park contains 22 miles of The Loop (with another 40 in development) that runs along the western shore of the Santa Cruz River through the heart of Tucson from Valencia to El Rio Park in Marana. Paseo de las Iglesi...
Catch a Sunset on "A" Mountain
Tucson, Arizona
4.0
0.3 mi
/ 250 ft gain
In 1910 a group of University of Arizona students took local basalt rock and constructed a 160' block "A" on the east face of Sentinel Peak overlooking Tucson, giving the prominent peak its most commonly known name.
Now the area is part of the 272 acre Sentinel Peak Park, and features a great network of hiking and running trails, and massive saguaro cacti. Because of its ease of access (you can...
Lone Cactus Loop
Tucson, Arizona
5.96 mi
/ 469 ft gain
Lone Cactus Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tucson, Arizona.
Tumamoc Hill
Tucson, Arizona
3.15 mi
/ 784 ft gain
Tumamoc Hill is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.
Hike Tumamoc Hill
Tucson, Arizona
5.0
3 mi
/ 800 ft gain
Tumamoc Hill is urban adventuring at it's finest. Park on Anklam Road, directly across from St Mary's Hospital, and follow the other hikers and runners to the trailhead.Tumamoc Hill is a one-lane paved road, trafficked infrequently by University of Arizona employees who work on the Hill's ecology research center. A sign at the base asks that the public stay off the road from 9:00am to 5:00pm du...
Jack and George Mountain Trail
Tucson, Arizona
1.19 mi
/ 364 ft gain
Jack and George Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tucson, Arizona.
Sabino Lake Loop
Tucson, Arizona
2.33 mi
/ 161 ft gain
Sabino Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Tucson, Arizona.
Esperero, Rattlesnake and Phoneline Trail Loop
Tucson, Arizona
4.32 mi
/ 646 ft gain
Esperero, Rattlesnake and Phoneline Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.
Places to stay
Tucson, Arizona
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1
Overview
Cactus Ramada 1 is a reservable group picnic site within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucs...
Tucson, Arizona
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
Overview
Cactus Ramada 2 is a reservable group picnic site within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucs...
Tucson, Arizona
Under Canvas Tucson
Accommodations:Safari tents starting at $159 per night (4 person max)Safari with 3 twin beds starting at $159 per night (3 person max)S...
From $159 / night
Tucson, Arizona
Molino
Overview
Visitors are drawn to Molino Campground for its group camping area, scenic mountain surroundings and hiking and mountain biking ...
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Rose Canyon
Overview
Rose Canyon Campground is just 17 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona, off the Catalina Highway Scenic Drive near the summit of M...
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