Ride Profile

Must Do Ride

Scenic loop through a national park on Tucson\'s east side. The desert scenery is breathtaking.

Ride Description

This is a beautiful loop on the east side of Tucson, Arizona. There is great desert vegetation and occasional wildlife to be seen. The road was freshly paved in 2006. You will not be disappointed with the scenery.

Start Location and Parking

The start of the loop is at Old Spanish Trail and Cactus Forest Dr. There is plenty of parking at the entrance of the park.

Ride Directions

Park at the entrance of the park, pay a small fee, and ride the clockwise loop. They will give you directions at the gate.

Food, Coffee and Juice Joints close to Start/Finish

Head west on Old Spanish Trail to Harrison for restaurants and coffee options.

Food, Water, & Bathrooms along route

There are water fountains and bathrooms at the visitor's center at the start and end of the ride.

Recommended Bike Shops (name, phone, website)