Turquoise Trail

Trail Facts at a Glance

Name: The Turquoise Trail

Location: 196 N. Court Ave, Tucson AZ 85701

Trail length plus more: 2.4 miles, Gain 50’, Elevation 2400’

Trail surface: Paved

Parks agency: A project of the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum

Contact: 520 622 0594 or www.TucsonPresidio.org

Parking fee: Free parking at Mercado San Agustín and free streetcar ride to trailhead;

Many pay-to-park lots are located downtown near the Presidio Museum

Trail hours: 24h, 7 days/week

Nature & Interpretive Center hours: Presidio Museum hours vary with day and season

Transit: The streetcar stop at Broadway Boulevard and Church Avenue is near the trailhead;

Multiple bus routes stop near Presidio Museum

Date of last visit: 25 May 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 Turquoise Trail is a historical walking tour of downtown Tucson
Combines 1800s adobe architecture with modern art installations created and maintained by the Presidio Museum
A turquoise stripe painted along sidewalks marks the trail route

Parking, Restrooms & Amenities

Free parking, accessible restrooms, and a breakfast café are available at El Mercado San Augustin
Restrooms and drinking fountains available throughout
Nearby museums, cafés, and public buildings
Likely wheelchair accessible
Historical plaques, interpretive signs, and art credits explain each site

Trail Route

Starting point: El Mercado San Agustín
A 10-minute, 6-stop ride to the Trail connection point
Intersection: Broadway/Church stop
Walk north on Church Avenue to reach the Presidio Museum (guided tours begin here)
For a self-guided tour, continue following the turquoise stripe at your own pace
Length: 2.4-mile loop beginning at the Presidio Museum
Located near the streetcar stop at Broadway Blvd. and Church Ave.
Trail can be shortened by using the streetcar to return to starting point.