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Tucson Mountain Park

4.5 (30 reviews)

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Steve S.

Took a hike here today. This park is almost 30,000 acres making it one of the largest county parks in the US. It's not busy like many of the parks close to Tucson. It's a great place to take a hike.

Look at this amazing light pinkish sky! Happens ONLY SFTER the sunset
Anna S.

First time in my life i see so tall and huge cactuses! Place is amazing for sunset! And hiking up and down hills! So many paths to takes picturesque photos! Especially on a sunset! It is fine to arrive just 30mins before sunset to enjoy a little bit of hike ,if you don't have too much time;)

Jenny Y.

I LOVE hiking the trail going up Brown Mountain. Every time I've gone, it's been serene and beautiful. It's pretty gradual and mild to get to the top. And the views are breathtaking. There's lots of loose rocks on the trail, so watch your step. I've found it helpful to carry a hiking pole to help maintain your balance. Also, watch out for the Cholla Cactus on the first part of the trail---they can definitely cling to ya. I think that the end of the day, towards sunset time is the best time to visit!

Gorgeous sunset spot.
Kaity J.

My advice to anyone exploring a new city is to get lost at least once. After arriving in Tucson, I decided to take my own advice and see where Speedway Boulevard ended. This decision lead me to a "getting lost goldmine" in Tucson Mountain Park. This place is the embodiment of everything I expected Tucson to be. The cacti seem to be endless as they cover gorgeous mountains and the flats below. There are a few hiking trails that I have yet to explore, but as a scenic drive, I can tell you that Tucson Mountain Park is pure desert perfection. And it's FREE, y'all.

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John H.

While in Tucson this past weekend for a Thai Massage course, I camped in the Tucson Mountain Park. The setting is perfect for this time of year, 85 during the day and a cool 55 at night. There were many aspects of the Park that I would have loved to explore further, even the nearby Old Tucson attraction, but i was there to attend a class for the entire weekend. It is not easy to get beat up, literally, 4-5 hours a day. There are no showers at the Gilbert Ray Campground that I was camping at, so a good quick sink-shower had to suffice.

Seth A.

Tucson Mountain Park is a short drive....with stops along the way...to take in nice views of the Tucson Mountains. There's nothing really to do other than stop and take scenic pictures. It is pretty out there and if you're in Tucson, it doesn't hurt to drive and check out the mountains.

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You can't go wrong here. People say there's no good hiking in Tucson but I found this park beautiful and secluded. Have a great day!

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Rillito River Park - Bat information

Rillito River Park

4.6(38 reviews)
12.5 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)
12.9 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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Located right off the south side path between Campbell and country club

Garden of Gethsemane

Garden of Gethsemane

4.8(6 reviews)
9.5 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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