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The Mercado – Garden of Gethsemane Park loop from Sweetwater Preserve

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The Mercado – Garden of Gethsemane Park loop from Sweetwater Preserve

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The Mercado – Garden of Gethsemane Park loop from Sweetwater Preserve

03:51

67.1km

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: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.7 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.71 km

Ina Silverbell Parcel

Nature Reserve

19.6 km

El Rio Preserve

Nature Reserve

39.0 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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47.9 km

Tacos de la H

Highlight • Restaurant

very good cabeza, langua, frijoles, etc. right off the loop.

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50.4 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.

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50.7 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

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67.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.7 km

12.1 km

3.99 km

177 m

117 m

Surfaces

54.7 km

11.3 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 2 September

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The Mercado – Garden of Gethsemane Park loop from Sweetwater Preserve

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

Tacos de la H

The Mercado

Garden of Gethsemane Park

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