State: AZ Length: 9.10 miles Surface: Asphalt
This trail begins near the Iron Horse park and continues along a paved path next to Barraza Aviation Highway and continues along Golf Links Road. Along the way, one can view the Davis Monthan Air Base storage facility, home to many unique and old military aircrafts. This is a paved path in an urban area with few identifiable amenities in the area. Many old motels along the way may be convenient locations to stop and grab water, a restroom, and some food.
Rail-Trail
State: AZ Length: 6 miles Surface:
From City of Tucson Department of Transportation website:
The El Paso and Southwestern Greenway will be a 6-mile long multi-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians. The pathway will extend along a corridor that was once used by the railroad, from north of downtown Tucson, through the City of South Tucson to the Kino Sports Complex. The new path will be car-free and will connect to other regional bikeways and to many of the neighborhoods that the path travels through.
State: AZ Length: 2 miles Surface: Dirt
The Patagonia Train Track Trail is a loop trail that begins and ends in the Town of Patagonia, AZ. One half of the trail follows the old railbed of the New Mexico and Arizona Railroad, which was active from 1882 until 1962. After the trail leaves the railbed it circles around and returns to Patagonia passing through part of the Nature Conservancy and the Native Seed Search preserves. The entire trail is in the Sonoita Creek flood plain. Birding in the area is excellent. Weekly bird walks are available. The entire area around Patagonia is rich in the history of mining, ranching and the railroad.
State: AZ Length: 1 miles Surface: Dirt
The Railroad Trail is a short nature trail in the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area outside of Patagonia, AZ. The area provides prime habitat for birds, including rare ones, best viewed in March through September or late April through May, and late August and September. Winter is the best time to see sparrows and occasional southern vagrants, such as rufous-backed robins. Entrance fees apply.
State: AZ Length: 12 miles Surface: Asphalt, Gravel
The Rillito River Park Trail runs for 12 miles along the course of its namesake river, from Craycroft Road to under I-10 and linking with the Santa Cruz River Park Trail. The trail is gravel between Dodge Boulevard and Campbell Avenue but the rest is paved in asphalt. The trail is open from dawn to dusk. Cyclists take note: Although two trails follow the banks of the Rillito River, bicycles are restricted to the south trail east of La Cholla Avenue. West of La Cholla Avenue, bicycles must stay on the north side of the river. Under I-10 the trail is sandy and sometimes difficult going on wheels for a few hundred yards. But the asphalt resumes as soon as you come out of the river bottom and continues, connecting with the Santa Cruz River Park Trail. You'll find plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains, as well as exercise stations along the trail (between Oracle Road and La Cañada Drive).
State: AZ Length: 9.50 miles Surface: Asphalt, Gravel, Sand
The Santa Cruz River Park Trail follows the Santa Cruz River from Santa Cruz River Park (just north of W. 29th St./Silverlake Rd.) north to its junction with the Rillito River Trail (on the west side of the river north of the intersection of Sunset Road and Silverbell Road). On both sides of the river, which is a dry wash during most of the year, the trail is paved between Grant Road and 29th Street/Silverlake Road. From Grant Street north, the trail is paved on the west side only. On the east side of the river, the trail is gravel between Grant Road and El Camino del Cerro. You may be able to continue on top of the retaining wall but watch for breaks in the wall.