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Rillito River Trail – El Rio Preserve loop from Mountain View Christian Church

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Rillito River Trail – El Rio Preserve loop from Mountain View Christian Church

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Rillito River Trail – El Rio Preserve loop from Mountain View Christian Church

03:33

62.4km

160m

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: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.85 km for 112 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.97 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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2.31 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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18.5 km

El Rio Preserve

Highlight • Natural

The El Rio Preserve is a sprawling 104-acre nature preserve that helps protect the Lower Santa Cruz River's riparian habitat. With 200+ bird species, and a unique landscape where the …

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62.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.4 km

13.1 km

2.01 km

831 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.0 km

6.69 km

649 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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Rillito River Trail – El Rio Preserve loop from Mountain View Christian Church

Rillito River Trail

Extreme Batty Biker

El Rio Preserve

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