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    Fantasy Island Trails Park

    5.0 (15 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 6:30 pm

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    Oulie T.

    Fun! Lots of charm and character. This trail has a good sense of humor. Trails are rocky and you are surrounded by cactus but they are easy to manage. Follow the signs! Lots of scary but manageable obstacles, including a crazy drop in wooden contraption. It looked intimidating but was really doable. As we were leaving we ran into another couple from Huntington Beach who were also on a mt bike vacation. They asked if the trail was easy to figure out and we thought about it for a while and then said yes. If you love mountain biking you should check out the trails here. They are one of a kind and really fun!

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    John T.

    This trail system was amazing!! We rode our mountain bikes here after finding the trail system listed on MTB Project...and boy, are we glad we did. We rode the Bunny Loop, Snake Dance, and Bunny's Revenge the first day, about a 7 mile set of loop trails that were very well marked, and obviously lots of care and maintenance on these desert trails. We rode two weekdays and a Friday here, and the trails were only really busy on Friday mid-morning. Plentiful and easily accessed parking was available. What impressed us the most was the many cool trail signs, and desert knick nacks that were used as either memorials, or trail markers. The trails were easy to find and route each time we rode. The second day we entered the trail system from the north and rode Lone Cactus Loop, which was more of a blue trail with some fun ups and downs. Definitely a better workout on that trail than the Bunny Loop, but the lower loops would be a great warm up to link with the northern trails. Again, Lone Cactus Loop was very well marked and maintained. There was one section that was especially challenging and it was aptly signed "Half Pipe." I loved it, but my wife didn't enjoy some of the steeps as much. We have ridden everywhere, from Moab to Sedona, and many places in California. These trails we would highly recommend to visiting folks who may have never ridden in the desert or want to just get a good work out in. They were a great introduction to the area, so much so that we didn't really seek out any other trails. 5 stars for sure, and just ride these great trails and have fun!!!

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    Have you heard of Fantasy Island? Sometimes locals need to be introduced to Fantasy Island. No, it's not a kinky place. It's a place you can run or bike. If you are a mountain bike rider, you probably have heard of the park. But it is also good if you are a runner and need a long run! There is parking on the corner of Harrison and Irvington on the south side of Irvington. Then, you start running. It is like a normal wash and some technical areas. Sure beats running on random canals. You can also spot some random junk items on the trail occassionally. I personally have not run more than a few miles so I just go out as far as I want and turn back around! There are several loops. Most of them are flat, but there are some steep hills. The trails are located on a 355-acre piece of land that is part of the Arizona land state trust, so you are supposed to mail a form and $15 to Phoenix every year for permission. I have not heard of anyone doing that - areas on Silverbell and Starr Pass are on state land trust areas also.

    Lawrence K.

    And the Thunder rolls, while the Lightning strikes... #Tucson #TucsonAZ #Pima #520 #MonsoonSeason

    Don't fall into the cactus...

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    Nice paved and dirt trail systems. They have for all levels. There are even some little art findings along the trails. Highly recommend.

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    It's a lot of fun. Tucson gem. It is hard to believe something this cool exists here.

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    Rillito River Park - Bat information

    Rillito River Park

    4.6(38 reviews)
    14.5 miCampus Farm

    Perfect place to walk with nice wide paved trails, plenty of parking close to restaurants and…read moreshopping. The smaller loop is just over a mile with longer options for your choosing . Walking under the Campbell overpass note the Bat signage and you can here the bast rustling overhead.Make sure you bring water and wear a hat and sunscreen because it sure heats up fast !

    If you come to Tucson or live in the area, you should definitely take a stroll along the Rillito…read moreRiver path. There is a paved path great for cyclists, runners or walkers. Or if you prefer, you can walk/run/bike along the wild side on the packed sand next to the paved trail weaving your way through the mesa verde trees and mesquite. Bring your dogs too, they'll also enjoy it. Most of the year, the river bed is dry and filled with scrub brush common in the Sonoran desert, but occasionally in the spring when the snow melts in the mountains, or during the summer monsoon season, the river will completely fill and the water will rage. Some have even been known to try riding a raft when the water reaches the banks. (FYI, don't do this! It isn't safe.) There are several city parks like Brandi Fenton where you can park and start your journey. Best to look at maps online to find the closest entry point and parking location convenient to you; as the park does cross over a lot of streets. In the distance, you will be able to enjoy the view of Mt. Lemmon and the rest of the Santa Catalina mountain range as it turns different hues of pink, red, orange, brown depending on the time of day you come. Sunrise in the summer months and sunset in the winter are great times to go in order to stay comfortable temperature wise. The trail was an almost daily staple in our lives when we lived here and walked the dogs along the trail or cycled and ran with friends. Even returning, while driving through town, we couldn't help but stop and take a stroll down memory lane by revisiting this lovely gem in Tucson.

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    Rio Vista Natural Resources Park

    Rio Vista Natural Resources Park

    4.2(9 reviews)
    13.9 miPrince Tucson

    Tucked away in the northern area of Tucson we found this beautiful memorial labyrinth. With…read morebenches, natural resources and regular care it's the perfect place for some tranquil meditation and contemplation. The drone footage was definitely necessary to capture the true size of this stunning landmark. There is a trail entrance on Cactus Blvd. with plenty of off street parking if the labyrinth is your destination. Although we didn't walk the entire trail, it's the perfect leisurely path for groups as they are wide and even. There's plenty to see from natural plants, critters and education. It's very well maintained and clean with benches to relax on and shade to cool off in.

    What a very peaceful, beautiful park. Came with friends to walk the labyrinth. The surrounding area…read moreis so beautiful. It's hard to believe it's in the center of the city. If you just want a place to come and meditate, walk on the labyrinth, trail or sit on a bench and enjoy the Mountain View, this is a beautiful preserved peaceful park almost in the center of Tucson. I am unsure of the history of this place but labyrinth are a spiritual experience just to come and meditate as you walk around the earth to the center to find answers to questions you might be in life. Come and experience for yourself.

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    Rio Vista Natural Resources Park - Located right off the south side path between Campbell and country club

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    Garden of Gethsemane

    Garden of Gethsemane

    4.8(6 reviews)
    13.3 miMenlo Park

    Scratched, time-worn religious sculptures stand within the shade of the Congress Street Bridge,…read moreforming a lovely, peaceful sculpture garden. Quite miraculously, they've survived decades of floods, droughts, and vandalism. They exist because during World War I, a man named Felix Lucero lay seriously injured on a battlefield in France. Wounded and in agony, he proposed a deal with God: If he survived, he'd use his natural skills as a sculptor to create religious statues. After returning home from the war, Lucero set about making good on his word. In the late 1930s, he lived in Tucson, Arizona, in a shack beneath a bridge. From there, he began creating beautiful works of art. While in Tucson, Lucero spent years crafting detailed statues of religious figures out of sand and debris from the Santa Cruz River, which he then slathered in a protective coat of plaster. He created iconic Biblical scenes, including the Last Supper, Joseph and Mary, and Jesus on the crucifix. Though Lucero died in 1951, his work is still standing--which is amazing, considering the statues weren't built from lasting materials and have faced frequent vandalism over the years. Many are damaged, but they still stand tall. Dedicated locals have worked to salvage and repair the sculptures after each vandalism incident, and in the 1980s moved them to form this sculpture garden near the very bridge Lucero once lived beneath.

    Really cool place! I've never seen anything like it. Lovely to reflect on the life of Jesus here…read moreand see amazing sculpture art.

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