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Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Oro Valley, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Trailhead
“Quite a bit of clean up from the old golf course still to be done.”
“We saw some beautiful finches (see photos) and an impressive Sonoran landscape with spectacular views of the area mountains.”
A wonderful place to walk. The trails used to be golf cart paths so they are nice and wide. There are many interesting plants and wildlife to see along the way. The trails are about 6 miles total. There are two loops (the old front and back nine) that are 3 miles each.
An enjoyable trail and nature area in transition from a golf course so the main paths are cement and good for biking or strollers. Many places you can run on soft surfaces alongside or near the path.
It's a previous golf course going back to nature. The trails are concrete and smooth. It's a very nice place for a walk. There are two loops. Each are three miles. Highly recommend.
I recently went on a bird watching field trip at Vistoso Trails. We walked on what was the golf cart path. The nature preserve was very nice. We saw many different species of birds.
Trail conditions & character
“We saw some beautiful finches (see photos) and an impressive Sonoran landscape with spectacular views of the area mountains.”
“Full concrete path that was a prior golf cart path, total of 6.”
“Nice walk on old golf course, the restrooms were still open.”
“The only thing that would be nice is a sign near the trailheads on distance and which trailhead you are heading to.”
“Extremely dog friendly old golf course that has been turned into a nature preserve.”
“An enjoyable trail and nature area in transition from a golf course so the main paths are cement and good for biking or strollers.”
Plan your run at Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteorovalleyaz.gov
- Phone+1 520-229-5050
Hours
| Monday | 4:50 am–7:50 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:50 am–7:50 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:50 am–7:50 pm |
| Thursday | 4:50 am–7:50 pm |
| Friday | 4:50 am–7:50 pm |
| Saturday | 4:50 am–7:50 pm |
| Sunday | 4:50 am–7:50 pm |
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