University of Arizona Loop

Trail Facts at a Glance

Name: UA Campus Loop

Location: Parking at University Medical Center, 1625 N Campbell Ave

Trail length plus more: 3.4 miles, 1.5 miles traveling by streetcar, 1.9 miles on paved route, or any combination, Gain 60’, Elevation 2400’

Trail surface: Paved

Parks agency: State of Arizona, University of Arizona

Contact: (520) 621-2211

Parking fee: $2/h

Trail hours: Tucson streetcar hours: Mon-Fri 6am-7pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

Museum & Café hours: Hours vary widely by day and season, check websites

Transit: Tucson streetcar and SunTran bus system

Date of last visit: 2/12/2024

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 University of Arizona Loop is an easy, urban hike through the scenic campus
Combines half walking through the grassy campus mall and half streetcar ride

Parking, Restrooms & Amenities

Accessible parking available at the University Medical Center for $2/hour
Abundant restrooms, benches, shaded areas, and quiet spaces
Museums, numerous gardens and sculptures
Outdoor cafés and shops
Campus designed for universal accessibility
Dogs allowed on the campus mall and some cafés, but not permitted on the streetcar

Trail Route

Begin at the University Medical Center (UMC)
Short walk through a pedestrian greenway leads to the streetcar stop
Approximately 1 mile of walking on wide, shaded sidewalks through the campus mall
Route ends at University Boulevard, home to outdoor cafés and local boutiques
Board the Tucson Streetcar at the University Blvd. station
The final streetcar stop returns you to University Medical Center, completing the loop