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Rollito River Path – Subaerial Embrace loop from Tucson

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Rollito River Path – Subaerial Embrace loop from Tucson

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Rollito River Path – Subaerial Embrace loop from Tucson

03:07

54.7km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.8 km

Extreme Batty Biker

Highlight • Monument

Extreme Batty Biker, 2017. Artist: Stephen Fairfield. Overview: This playful steel sculpture of a bat on a mountain bike is the third in a series showcasing the role of roosting bats under the bridges along The Loop.

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25.4 km

Nature of Movement

Highlight • Monument

Nature of Movement, 2015. Artist: Joshua Wiener. Overview: The sculpture expands your attention by changing as you move through the space. As you approach, it has an inverted cone on …

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25.9 km

Rollito River Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rollito River Path is a 12 mile paved trail that runs on both sides of the Rollito River. It is a popular spot for early morning running, hiking and biking.

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26.7 km

Batty Biker Family

Highlight • Monument

Batty Biker Family, 2016. Artist: Stephen Fairfield. Overview: This whimsical steel sculpture of bats on bikes pays tribute to the Campbell Avenue bridge where bats roost.

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27.3 km

St. Philip's Plaza (St. Philip's Fountain)

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From here you can see into St. Philip's Plaza, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the fountain near its center if crowds of people aren't in the way. This …

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28.6 km

Subaerial Embrace

Highlight • Monument

Subaerial Embrace, 2021. Artists: Zach Lihtash and Troy Neiman. Overview: The artists were inspired by hoodoos and rock formations near Windy Point in the Catalina Mountains. The sculpture, that you …

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34.1 km

Sun Circle

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Sun Circle, 1994. Artists: Paul T. Edwards, Susan Holman, Chris Tanz. Overview: This circular structure built of concrete block and flagstone features eight interrupted curving walls create a kiva-like circle. …

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43.8 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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54.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.5 km

946 m

914 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

11.2 km

861 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

42°C

28°C

27 %

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Rollito River Path – Subaerial Embrace loop from Tucson

Extreme Batty Biker

Nature of Movement

Rollito River Path

Batty Biker Family

St. Philip's Plaza (St. Philip's Fountain)

Subaerial Embrace

Sun Circle

The Loop (Rillito River Bike Path)

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