The Loop
?The Loop is a 83.4-mile bike path in and around Tucson, AZ. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 97% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile.
83.4 mi · 97% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Felix Lucero Garden of Gethsemane, off North Bonita Avenue, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 650 feet away and a playground is about 450 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Roy Schoonover Trailhead (along the trail): 1 restroom and 1 parking lot
- Augie Acuna Los Niños Neighborhood Park (along the trail): 3 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 3 parking lots
- Carmelin Castro Ítom Usím Children's Park (along the trail): 1 playground and 2 parking lots
- Felix Lucero Garden of Gethsemane (along the trail): 1 parking lot
- Verdugo Park (along the trail): 1 playground and 1 parking lot
- Children's Memorial Park (along the trail): 1 playground, 1 restroom and 2 parking lots
- Michael Perry Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 1 parking lot
- Rillito Park and Racetrack (along the trail): 2 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 2 parking lots
- Julian Wash Greenway (along the trail): 1 playground and 1 restroom
- Bonita Park (along the trail): 1 playground and 1 restroom
Plus 30 more parks, and 122 playgrounds, 11 restrooms and 804 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Make it a big day out
At 83.4 miles, there's more trail than most kids can pedal. A cargo bike, trailer or tag-along gets everyone to the end and back. Ways to carry kids
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of The Loop.
- El Paso and Southwestern Greenway · 3.2 mi · score unknown
- Julian Wash Greenway Path · 6.6 mi · kid score 77
- The Loop (scenic) · 0.9 mi · kid score 94
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- Tucson Diversion Channel Greenway · 2.3 mi · kid score 100
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