Rillito River Park
Chuck Huckleberry Loop

Trail Facts at a Glance

Name: Chuck Huckelberry Loop

Location: Two starting/ending points:

Rillito Racetrack, 4502 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718, 5:30am-9:00pm

Rio Vista Park, 3974 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, 6:00am-10:30pm

[Parking is also available at 4210 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, dawn to dusk, but there are few spaces, no restrooms, and a difficult entry off a busy street. Parking is available at the large accessible parking lot in St. Phillip’s Plaza with business patronage, at 4280 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718.]

Trail length plus more: 4.2-mile loop [or parsed into 1-mile up-and-back sections from one of four parking lots], Gain 50’, Elevation 2300’, slopes < 8%, shared with cyclists and runners

Trail surface: Alternates repeatedly between a paved path shared with cyclists and a wide dirt path for pedestrians

Parks agency: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department

[Rio Vista Park, City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department, 520-791-4873]

Contact: 520-724-5000

Parking fee: Free

Trail hours: Sunrise to sunset

Farmers Markets: Sunday 9am-1pm at Rillito Racetrack

Saturday & Sunday 8am-noon at St. Phillip’s Plaza

Transit: Sun Tran buses arrive near (but not at) parking lots

Date of last visit: 10 March 2024

Disclaimer:

The information provided is for general guidance only and may not reflect current conditions. Users must assess trails for themselves, consider their own abilities, and assume all risks associated with trail use. Tucson AccessTrails, a nonprofit corporation, is not responsible for any injuries or incidents that may occur. Always use caution and prepare appropriately when visiting trails.

Description:

Overview

The Chuck Huckelberry Loop is a 137-mile system of shared-use paths encircling Tucson
Connects trailheads, city parks, bus and bike routes, restaurants, shopping areas, and entertainment venues
The selected 4-mile section runs along the Rillito River Park, offering convenience, scenery, and easy access — no street traffic or parking hassles

Parking, Restrooms & Amenities

Accessible parking at either the Rillito Racetrack on the north side or Rio Vista Park on the south side
Both locations have restrooms, water fountains, and paved connections to the trail
Benches, shade trees, mountain views, and picnic tables
Dogs are allowed on leash

Trail Route

The 4-mile loop alternates between a paved path shared with cyclists or a wide packed-earth path for pedestrians
4-mile hike starts at one of two designated parking lots
The hike can be divided into shorter walks depending on time, energy, or mood