Explore the best rated trails in Oracle, AZ, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Julian Wash Greenway and Harrison Greenway . With more than 11 trails covering 127 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.
The Harrison Greenway section of the loop going counter clockwise was very nice and scenic. It was very clean and an enjoyable ride. Really enjoyed the feel of riding through the desert on a smooth paved trail.
We rode Pantano River Park trail as part of the 58 mile Chuck Huckleberry loop. This section was nice and clean more of an urban trail than the other sections. We didn’t have to cross any streets that I recall. Since we were riding the full loop we got off the trail and ate at Zio Peppe. This section was an easy 11 mile ride.
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!
This segment of the Huckleberry Loop was nice. More traffic on it than some of the other parts and not as much desert, mountain scenery but it is nice to not have to cross many streets and have underpasses. We were riding counter clockwise. Need to pay attention to when the trail ends since it is on both sides of the canal. Sometimes we would have to backtrack and find the crossing to the other side.
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.
We parked at the Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park. Good facilities. We headed north (to the right). When this trail ended there was another one we rode for a few more miles. Then we turned around and did a final 4 mile loop going south (left) from the CTG Memorial Park. It can connect with The Loop and the Santa Cruz River Trail. The trail was all paved. Great desert scenery. Popular route. Loved it! round trip 26 miles.
Weekday ride on somewhat busy trail. Underpasses were greatly appreciated.
We parked at Saguaro National Park and road to Broadway. It was downhill to Broadway, then a steady uphill climb back to the parking area. With most roadway trails, there are a handful of road crossings.
We started out from Freedom Park towards downtown. Sadly, almost immediately we were introduced to a large portion Tucson’s homeless population. Many camps and much trash along the side of the trail. The trail surface was very rough. It is not well marked so we never made it to downtown portion. I suspect the 5 star reviews started downtown and did not proceed too far down the trail. A large portion on the trail is along roads of either 4 or 6 lanes and there are many street crossings (most have traffic lights to aid crossing).
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 rode from the KOA west about 4 miles. Beautiful weather. Nice surface. Easily the most unattractive bike path I’ve ever ridden. Trash everywhere. Homeless people and their makeshift camps. Riding around construction sites, along side an interstate, on sidewalks and down in the wash.
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