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Tucson Mountains

Garden of Gethsemane Park – Owl at Sweetwater Wetlands loop from Malcolmson Donation

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Tucson Mountains

Garden of Gethsemane Park – Owl at Sweetwater Wetlands loop from Malcolmson Donation

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Garden of Gethsemane Park – Owl at Sweetwater Wetlands loop from Malcolmson Donation

02:58

48.2km

320m

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: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.79 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9.82 km

Open bike path with the Catalina Mountains in the distance

Highlight • Cycleway

2

13.8 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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3

23.8 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.

Tip by

4

24.1 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

Tip by

5

33.1 km

Owl at Sweetwater Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Tucson’s hidden birdwatcher’s paradise!

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B

48.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

11.9 km

7.92 km

323 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

9.63 km

748 m

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