Santa Cruz River Park
Santa Cruz River Park, Pima County, AZ
Out-and-back trail in Santa Cruz River Park, Pima County, AZ. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 15.8 mi (25.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 98 ft (30 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 25 min
- High point
- 2,339 ft (713 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Shelter 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Shelter 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Shelter 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Santa Cruz River Park
How long is Santa Cruz River Park?
Santa Cruz River Park is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 25 min. It climbs 98 ft (30 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,339 ft (713 m).
How hard is Santa Cruz River Park?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Santa Cruz River Park?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Santa Cruz River Park?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Santa Cruz River Park shaded?
Mostly exposed (12% under trees).
What can you do on Santa Cruz River Park?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Santa Cruz River Park?
Food, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Sprouts Farmers Market, 1 mi (1.5 km).
Is this a good week for Santa Cruz River Park?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Santa Cruz River Park
- Rillito River Path Pima County · Easy · 11.1 mi (17.8 km)
- Rillito River Path Pima County · Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- The Loop (scenic) Santa Cruz River Park · Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km)
- Rillito River Path Pima County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- The Loop (spur) Santa Cruz River Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Saguaro Vista Trail Sweetwater Preserve · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Desperado Loop Sweetwater Preserve · Easy · 3.3 mi (5.2 km)
- Wildflower Ridge Trail Sweetwater Preserve · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap