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Rillito River Park at La Canada
4.6 ★★★★★ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Tucson, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rillito River Park at La Canada's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park with a disc-golf course and trails for walking and biking, plus a public restroom.
What runners say about Rillito River Park at La Canada
“Clean, convenient, lots of parking, even has bathrooms and water stations.”
“It usually has very few other people on the loop, and it's scenic.”
“We love coming here, so beautiful and peaceful.”
Awesome and quaint little parking lot with access to the Rillito River Wash and the Rillito River Bike Path. There is, additionally, a little jungle gym and play equipment for children.l, as well as a Men's and a Women's Restroom.
I won't say anything bad even though there are signs up stating that shady activity occurs there so keep your things locked up and protect your valuables. Otherwise the place is the same. I enjoy the wash much more than just walking or biking along side it. That is unless it's monsoon.
Clean, convenient, lots of parking, even has bathrooms and water stations. Great for biking and hiking. Seen quite a few ppl even on a monday noon stop.
I love coming here early in the morning and just walking. The path. Seeing the nature and the quietness of it all. It's very peaceful.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean, convenient, lots of parking, even has bathrooms and water stations.”
“It usually has very few other people on the loop, and it's scenic.”
“It usually has very few other people on the loop, and it's scenic.”
“Awesome and quaint little parking lot with access to the Rillito River Wash and the Rillito River Bike Path.”
“We love coming here, so beautiful and peaceful.”
“Clean, convenient, lots of parking, even has bathrooms and water stations.”
Plan your run at Rillito River Park at La Canada
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitewebcms.pima.gov
- Phone(520) 724-5000
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
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