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Bajada Loop Drive
An unpaved, six-mile scenic drive through the park's Tucson Mountain District.
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Bajada Loop Drive Details
Located in the park's Tucson Mountain District, the Bajada Loop Drive is an unpaved six-mile loop that varies from one- to two-lanes. Just off of the graded dirt road you'll find picnic spots, scenic pullouts, and hiking trailheads. Don't worry, though: you don't need a four-wheel or high-clearance vehicle to traverse the drive. Stop by the Red Hills Visitor Center before embarking on the drive to pick up a natural and cultural history guide for just $1.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bajada Loop Drive
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0.3 mi away
Sus Picnic Area
Make a stop during your tour of the Bajada Loop Drive and enjoy a picnic in this area built by CCC workers in the 1930s.
0.6 mi away
Desert Discovery Trail
This self-guided nature trail features exhibits that tell the stories of the plants, animals, and ecology that are native to the Sonoran Desert.
0.8 mi away
Hugh Norris Trail
The longest trail in the Tucson Mountain District was named after a former chief of the Tohono O'odham Indian Police.
1.2 mi away
Valley View Overlook Trail
The views from the top of this easily navigated trail are spectacular.
1.5 mi away
Signal Hill Petroglyphs Trail
See dozens of petroglyphs from this easily traversed trail.
