Arivaca 210 km (counter clockwise)
Starts at the McDonalds/Circle K on Ajo Way in Tucson.
Description: Route is a loop traveling counter clockwise.
Distance: 210 km (130 miles)
The Arivaca Loop
Services and Checkpoints: Convenience stores every 30-40 miles.
Best time to go: October to April.
No freeway riding. Most roads are low traffic.
Elevation: Rolling. Total climbing is 3,410 feet and most of it is in the first half of the ride to Arivaca. After that, it’s mostly downhill.