Best Best Bike Riding
The Chuck Huckelberry Loop
pima.gov/theloop
The Chuck Huckelberry Loop offers approximately 140 miles of paved shared-use paths and bike lanes connecting Tucson and surrounding communities. Cyclists can travel along river parks, washes and greenways, with the network linking parks, trailheads, neighborhoods and other destinations throughout the region.
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Mount Lemmon
Summerhaven, AZ
visitmountlemmon.com
Sabino Canyon
5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
520-749-8700
fs.usda.gov
Best Biking Group/
Community
BICAS
2001 N. 7th Avenue
520-628-7950
bicas.org
BICAS promotes accessible bicycling through repair education, recycled bikes and community programming. The Tucson nonprofit offers mechanics classes, community tools, work-trade opportunities and youth programs, while hosting group rides and events designed to connect cyclists and make bicycle transportation more accessible.
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El Grupo Youth Cycling
610 N. 9th Avenue
520-429-6138
elgrupocycling.org
Tuesday Night Bike Ride
facebook.com/groups/TNRTucson
Best Hike
Sabino Canyon
5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
520-749-8700
fs.usda.gov
Sabino Canyon offers hiking routes through the Sonoran Desert and into the Santa Catalina Mountains, with trails ranging from short walks to more challenging excursions. Visitors can explore Sabino and Bear canyons, with access to desert scenery, wildlife and seasonal waterways.
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Catalina State Park
11570 N. Oracle Road
520-628-5798
azstateparks.com
Tumamoc Hill
desertlaboratory.arizona.edu
Best Backpacking Trail
Sabino Canyon
5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
520-749-8700
fs.usda.gov
Sabino Canyon provides access to longer backcountry routes extending from the Sonoran Desert into the Santa Catalina Mountains and Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Backpackers can connect trails through rugged canyons and mountain terrain, with routes offering options for extended trips and overnight exploration.
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Aravaipa Canyon
blm.gov/visit/aravaipa-canyon-wilderness
Arizona Trail
aztrail.org
Best Campground
Madera Canyon
520-281-2296
fs.usda.gov
Madera Canyon offers camping amid the oak woodlands of the Santa Rita Mountains, with developed sites at Bog Springs Campground and dispersed camping along Proctor Road. Visitors have access to hiking trails, wildlife viewing and routes leading into the Mount Wrightson Wilderness.
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Patagonia Lake State Park
400 Patagonia Lake Road, Nogales
520-287-6965
azstateparks.com/patagonia-lake
Catalina State Park
11570 N. Oracle Road
520-628-5798
azstateparks.com
Best Dog Park
Miko’s Corner Playground Dog Park (at Reid Park)
910 S. Concert Place
520-791-4873
tucsonaz.gov
Miko’s Corner Playground provides two acres of fenced, off-leash space within Gene C. Reid Park. The lighted dog park includes separate areas for large and small dogs, three double-entry gates, dog-friendly drinking fountains and a shaded ramada with tables.
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Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
3482 E. River Road
520-724-5000
pima.gov
Udall Dog Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
520-791-4873
tucsonaz.gov
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N. Alvernon Way
520-326-9686
tucsonbotanical.org
Tucson Botanical Gardens features more than 20 curated gardens across its historic Tucson property, showcasing desert plants alongside herbs, flowers and other collections. Visitors can also explore rotating art exhibitions, a model garden railway and the seasonal Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion.
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Tohono Chul Park
7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
520-742-6455
tohonochul.org
Cele Peterson Rose Garden (Reid Park Rose Garden)
920 S. Concert Place
520-791-4873
tucsonaz.gov
Best Day Trip
Mount Lemmon
Summerhaven, AZ
visitmountlemmon.com
Mount Lemmon offers a mountain escape from Tucson along the scenic Catalina Highway, climbing from Sonoran Desert to pine forest. Visitors can explore hiking trails and overlooks before reaching Summerhaven, with restaurants, shops and additional recreation available near the mountain’s summit.
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Bisbee
discoverbisbee.com
Sonoita
visitarizona.com/places
/cities/sonoita-elgin
Best Bike Shop
BICAS
2001 N. 7th Avenue
520-628-7950
bicas.org
BICAS sells refurbished and as-is bicycles alongside new and used parts at its Tucson shop. Customers can also access tools and mechanical assistance to work on their own bikes, while a work-trade program allows participants to earn credit toward bikes, parts and repairs.
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Ajo Bikes
1301 E. Ajo Way
520-294-1434
ajobikes.com
Oro Valley Bicycle
Multiple Locations
incycle.com
Best Park
Gene C. Reid Park
900 S. Randolph Way
520-791-4873
tucsonaz.gov
Gene C. Reid Park spans more than 150 acres in central Tucson, with playgrounds, sports fields, ponds, picnic areas and walking paths. The park also contains the Cele Peterson Rose Garden, Miko’s Corner dog park and Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center.
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Agua Caliente Regional Park
12325 E. Roger Road
520-724-5000
pima.gov
Himmel Park
1000 N. Tucson Boulevard
520-791-4873
tucsonaz.gov
Best Golf Course
Sewailo Golf Club
5655 W. Valencia Road
520-838-6623
sewailogolf.com
Sewailo Golf Club blends Sonoran Desert terrain with lakes, streams and landscaped features across its 18-hole course. Designed by Notah Begay III and Ty Butler, the public course offers five tee options, a practice facility and golf instruction at Casino Del Sol.
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The Club at Starr Pass
3645 W. Starr Pass Boulevard
520-900-8210
marriott.com
Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club
6200 N. Club House Lane
520-577-1400
thelodgetucson.com
