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Pima County
Tucson

Himmel Park – University of Arizona loop from University of Arizona

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Arizona
Pima County
Tucson

Himmel Park – University of Arizona loop from University of Arizona

Hard

3.4

(24)

47

riders

Himmel Park – University of Arizona loop from University of Arizona

06:53

102km

1,570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 172 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.35 km

Himmel Park

Highlight • Rest Area

2

12.9 km

Spoked Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Spoked Cathedral, 2015. Artist: Joseph Lupiani. Overview: The design is reminiscent of a cathedral window, with a vegetative pattern on the lower section tying into the natural world. The star …

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3

14.2 km

Bicycle Built for Two

Highlight • Monument

Bicycle Built for Two, 2023. Artist: Joe Pagac. The cyclist is a javelina, perched on the front seat of a life-size tandem bicycle; the back seat is open to anyone …

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20.2 km

Tanque Verde Wash

Lake

5

32.5 km

Babad Do'ag Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Babad Do'ag Vista Point is a lookout right off the Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway. It provides great views of the Sonoran Desert surrounding Tucson. There is also parking here if …

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6

51.4 km

Windy Point Climb, Mount Lemmon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Mt Lemmon climbs from the Sonoran desert to an alpine forest at the top and the town of Summer Haven. Make sure you have appropriate attire for cold weather above 2000m.

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7

54.3 km

Mount Lemmon

Highlight • Summit

My favorite road climb in the world. Twenty miles up at a mellow grade you pass 7 biomes from the Sonoran desert to pine forests. Every half mile is different. The views are stunning.

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62.7 km

Seven Cateracts Vista

Viewpoint

63.6 km

Thimble Mountain Vista

Viewpoint

10

68.4 km

Molino Basin Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The campground is located directly on the Arizona Trail. It extends over about 0.5 miles. One night costs $10 per campsite per self-fee station. There are toilets, picnic benches and fire pits.

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11

101 km

University of Arizona

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful campus both side of University Ave /3rd St

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B

102 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.1 km

37.4 km

13.7 km

516 m

383 m

207 m

Surfaces

90.8 km

10.9 km

650 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,070 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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