Cañada del Oro River Trail – Rillito River Trail loop from Honey Bee Biological Corridor

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Cañada del Oro River Trail – Rillito River Trail loop from Honey Bee Biological Corridor

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Cañada del Oro River Trail – Rillito River Trail loop from Honey Bee Biological Corridor

03:36

62.4km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.6 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.35 km

Cañada del Oro River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This vehicle-free path meanders along Cañada del Oro, a river that runs through Oro Valley. The trail is paved and well-maintained, offering great views of the water and the stunning mountain ranges in the area.

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6.47 km

Cañada del Oro River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Cañada del Oro River Trail offers over 4 miles of paved, dual lane, multi-use trail along the Cañada del Oro River Wash. The views of the mountains surrounding the …

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10.6 km

Cañada del Oro River Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Right in the heart of the Oro Valley is the recreational haven that is the Canada del Oro Riverfront Park. This 30 acres of green heaven, provides a sense of …

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22.7 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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22.7 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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31.2 km

Nature of Movement

Highlight • Monument

Nature of Movement, 2015. Artist: Joshua Wiener. Overview: The sculpture expands your attention by changing as you move through the space. As you approach, it has an inverted cone on …

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31.3 km

Subaerial Embrace

Highlight • Monument

Subaerial Embrace, 2021. Artists: Zach Lihtash and Troy Neiman. Overview: The artists were inspired by hoodoos and rock formations near Windy Point in the Catalina Mountains. The sculpture, that you …

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36.8 km

Sun Circle

Highlight • Monument

Sun Circle, 1994. Artists: Paul T. Edwards, Susan Holman, Chris Tanz. Overview: This circular structure built of concrete block and flagstone features eight interrupted curving walls create a kiva-like circle. …

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62.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

811 m

198 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

22.6 km