Explore the best rated trails in Kearny, AZ, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Santa Cruz Loop and Cañada del Oro River Park Trail . With more than 4 trails covering 65 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
We rode the loop portion of the Santa Cruz when we rode the Chuck Huckleberry Loop trail which is about 58 miles. This segment had a lot of homelessness and trash but it was still a nice paved road and the homelessness wasn’t an issue just not as scenic as I would have liked. I would give this section a 3 1/2 star. The following day we parked our truck in Marana Heritage River park by the Brad Despain Stables. This section was an out and back. It was about 30 miles. We rode to the end of the trail to the west and then turned around and road towards downtown Tucson. Once we rode to where it hits the loop we turned around. I would give this section a 5 star. It is remote and lots of nice scenery. There is a section that goes close to a nice residential area and that section has a lot more runners and hikers. Overall the north section is the best!
It was an out and back trail and it was about 25 miles. We passed multiple golf courses, nice mountain and desert scenery. This trail had the heaviest traffic with walkers and lots of cyclist. We parked at the Christina Taylor Green Memorial park and rode with a slight incline towards Oro Valley. I loved the ride back with a slight descending trail the entire way. We rode to the Santa Cruz trail and then back up to the truck to complete the trail.
The trail is now over six miles from Power to Rittenhouse.
We are RVers and so nice to find an RV park that is on the trail. Staying at Rincon Country West RV and you can leave out the back gate and hit the trail. If you head south it is 2.5 miles to the end of the trail but heading north is 40 miles of riding and then connect to other trails. The trail condition is excellent and the scenery great. If the river had water would really be spectacular but it is dry. Saw a roadrunner on the trail.
We stayed at So 40 RV park. Could actually have ridden from the RV park to the trail but drove and parked at the small lot at Thornydale and rode 10 miles north up the trail. The scenery is great and the path has lots of curves and 4 steel bridges to cross back and forth across the giant wash. Just after you leave the parking lot you come to a”Y”. One way is the Santa Cruz Trail and the other the Canada del Oro.
well maintained safe, quiet. great for hour, quick ride out and back
Started at Thornydale and rode NE. As others have noted, the trail climbs very gradually going NE which makes the return ride easy. Did 5 miles out and 5 miles back. Scenery is pretty with mountains in the distance. Saw a few other cyclists on the trail and a couple people walking dogs. Drove down from Phoenix to ride this trail and will definitely ride this trail again; will also explore the rest of the Loop.
I love this trail. They did some work on the path and it is really bumpy for road bikes. You can ride to Power and head over to Sonoqui. I can get a good 22 miles in on this loop. Pros: I feel very safe on this trail. You are by houses and no matter the time of day other people are out. Cons: really bumpy for a road bike
Tucson has many miles of beautiful paths and the Canada del Oro River Park section is one of the finest.
I parked my vehicle at the La Cholla Boulevard lot just north of McGee Road. It’s a gravel lot with plenty of spaces. From there, I chose to run northeast towards La Canada Drive. I was looking to run a total of 4-miles so I ran 2-miles out and back. I began by running under La Cholla Boulevard, through the Overton/Hardy Road pedestrian crossing, under La Canada Drive and then over a bridge that crosses a wash to complete my 2-miles. I then turned around to head back to my vehicle.
The path is an asphalt surface and is very wide in order to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. It’s in wonderful condition too. I visited on a weekday morning around 9:30 AM. There were not a lot of people out that day, but enough to where I felt safe. It’s is also marked extremely well so no confusion at all.
A couple of things to be aware of. First, there is hardly any shade so get out early in the summer. You may want to consider sunscreen too. Secondly, while you are not far from roads, you will also be surrounded by desert. Don’t be surprised if you encounter amazing Arizona wildlife (snakes, coyotes, etc.). Always be alert and remember that if you respect them, they will very likely respect you. Finally, there are no restrooms in the La Cholla parking lot or along the way of this small section. So be prepared.
This section of the path is very peaceful, scenic and I enjoyed all the friendly people who were also enjoying it with me. Can’t wait to go back!!
Good path only had one rode that need to be crossed. The rest have underpasses!Not a good as Queen Creek Wash, but a close second! You can also connect the two paths for a longer ride!
A must ride trail! We’ll Maintained trail all Asphalt! You can ride this trail uninterrupted because the path go under any major rides.
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