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BICYCLING There are many bicycle paths in the Tucson area. Bicycling magazine listed Tucson as the 23rd best cycling city in the U.S. in 2016. Check out the Tucson chapter of the Greater Arizona Bicycling Association’s website at www.bikegaba. org for more information about local rides and routes. Fort Lowell Park 2900 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson 85712 520-791-5930 Randolph Center Complex 200 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson 85711 520-791-4650
breathtaking backdrop of mountains are more than enough to inspire a great round of golf. In Tucson, there’s a course that offers the perfect challenge for every skill level – from beginner to pro. These exciting and challenging courses designed by some of the best golf course architects in the business can be counted on to bring out the best in a player’s game, and make it especially difficult to choose a favorite. With 350 sunny days per year, Tucson is a perfect destination for golfers of all abilities. There are more than 40 courses – public and private – either in Tucson or within a short driving distance. See golf course listings on the following pages.
HIKING Rillito River Park 4200 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson 85719 520-293-5011 Santa Cruz River Park Santa Cruz River Park, Tucson 85745 520-274-5000
Hiking is a great way to enjoy the desert environment. Trails are abundant in Tucson Mountain Park, The Santa Catalina, Rincon and Santa Rita mountains also offer hundreds of miles of hiking trails.
Spanish Trail Bike Path Old Spanish Trail and Broadway Blvd.
GOLF Unique and breathtakingly beautiful, the panoramic vistas of Tucson and Southern Arizona golf courses set against the
Coronado National Forest Office 300 W. Congress St., Tucson 85701 520-388-8300 Santa Catalina Ranger District Office 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson 85750; 520-749-8700
HORSEBACK RIDING Many enjoy horseback riding into the mountains or desert countryside, and it’s a another way to enjoy the beauty surrounding Tucson. Many stables offer horse rentals and trail rides with guides.
HUNTING Deer season opens in mid-October, while dove hunting starts September 1. For information on permits and required licenses, call 520-628-5376.
LAKES Tucson has several lakes nearby for boating, fishing and water sports. Lake Patagonia is located about four miles north of Highway 82 halfway between Patagonia and Nogales. Camping and fishing are the attractions, especially in the winter when the lake is stocked with trout. Parker Canyon Lake is east of Nogales and is also stocked with trout. Other catch includes bass, catfish and sunfish. Camping sites and boat rentals are available. Peña Blanca Lake and Arivaca Lake are other popular spots in addition to Rose Canyon Lake near Mount Lemmon.
PRIVATE GOLF COURSES - GREATER TUCSON
USGA RTG/ SLOPE
LENGTH (YARDS)
18/72
71.3/126
6,628
Country Club of Green Valley
Green Valley
520-625-8806
Desert Hills Golf Club
Green Valley
520-625-5090 www.deserthillsgolfclub.org
18/72
70.5/128
6,445
The Gallery Golf Club
Marana
520-744-4700
www.gallerygolf.com
18/72
74.6/138
7,412
Forty Niner Golf & C.C.
Tucson
520-749-4925
www.fortyninercc.com
18/72
71.3/124
6,630
La Paloma C.C. Resort
Tucson
520-299-1500
www.lapalomacc.com
18/72
71.9/144
7,017
Oro Valley C.C.
Tucson
520-297-1121
www.orovalleycountryclub.com
18/72
73.6/129
6,964
Rolling Hills Golf Course
Tucson
520-298-2401
www.rollinghillsgolftucson.com
18/63
58.4/84
4,146
Saddlebrooke C.C.
Tucson
520-825-2505
www.saddlebrooke.org
18/72
70.8/130
6,513
Skyline C.C.
Tucson
520-299-1111
www.skylinecountryclub.com
18/71
68.9/124
6,137
Sun City Vistoso Golf Club
Tucson
520-825-3110
www.suncityvistoso.com
18/72
71.8/137
6,723
The Stone Canyon G.C.
Tucson
520-219-1500
www.stonecanyon.com
18/72
72.0/135
6,704
Tucson C.C.
Tucson
520-298-6769
www.tucsoncountryclub.com
18/72
73.1/132
6,833
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