Rillito River Path – Rollito River Path loop from Ventana Shadows

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Rillito River Path – Rollito River Path loop from Ventana Shadows

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Rillito River Path – Rollito River Path loop from Ventana Shadows

02:19

39.1km

230m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.8 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.36 km

Rillito River Path

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a beautiful, paved two-lane multi-use path that grants you sweeping views of the desert and of Mount Lemmon. The path is about ten miles long end-to-end and takes …

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10.2 km

Towers of a Martian Odyssey

Highlight • Monument

Towers of a Martian Odyssey, 2018. Artist: Art Neptune. Overview: Inspired by the movie “2001, A Space Odyssey” 8 steel tubes sized from 8 feet to 17.5 feet tall are …

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13.4 km

Rio Vista Natural Resources Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice park by the river with a playground and shaded picnic areas. There's also a labyrinth to walk and other trails to explore the desert landscape.

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14.6 km

Batty Biker Family

Highlight • Monument

Batty Biker Family, 2016. Artist: Stephen Fairfield. Overview: This whimsical steel sculpture of bats on bikes pays tribute to the Campbell Avenue bridge where bats roost.

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14.7 km

Rollito River Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rollito River Path is a 12 mile paved trail that runs on both sides of the Rollito River. It is a popular spot for early morning running, hiking and biking.

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24.1 km

St. Philip's Plaza (St. Philip's Fountain)

Highlight • Structure

From here you can see into St. Philip's Plaza, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the fountain near its center if crowds of people aren't in the way. This …

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26.0 km

Tracks and Trails Mural, 2023. Artists: Jessica Gonzales and Rock Martinez. Overview: The vibrant painting depicts the relationship between wildlife, vegetation and humans in the desert ecosystem. Viewed from left …

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27.9 km

Community Memorial Garden

Highlight • Monument

The Community Memorial Garden at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park has on display a number of artworks, to include: 1) Boy & Girl on Horse, 2) Two Kids on a Bench, …

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39.1 km

End point

Parking

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