Rio Rico, Arizona
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Rio Rico
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Rio Rico, Arizona
Camp at Patagonia Lake State Park
5.0Patagonia Lake State Park is located about 70 miles southeast of Tucson on State Route 82, 7 miles south of Patagonia, Arizona. Coming from the north, the drive to Patagonia Lake State Park is very scenic; the road winds through rolling hills and countryside with the looming Santa Rita Mountains ...Read more -
Sonoita, Arizona
Hike to Hutch's Pool
5.07.8 mi / 647 ft gainStart at the Sabino Canyon trailhead - you can either walk up the dirt road (which adds about 4 miles) or take the $10 tram from the Visitor Center and hop off at the last stop #9. From there you hike 2.5 miles into Sabino Canyon into the basin (beautiful views of the canyon all the way there). O...Read more -
Sells, Arizona
Visit the Kitt Peak National Observatory
5.00.5 mi / 100 ft gainKitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) is home to the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy and daytime study of our sun. With 26 telescopes on the premises and partnerships with world-leading institutions such as the Massachuse...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Bike The Loop at The Santa Cruz River Park
22 mi / 500 ft gainThe Loop is an in-development series of shared-use, hard-surface paths meant to connect all of Tucson by following the Santa Cruz River and its major tributaries. The Santa Cruz River Park contains 22 miles of The Loop (with another 40 in development) that runs along the western shore of the Sant...Read more