Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
TUCSON - RILLITO RIVER YEAR-ROUND WALK
2008
Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
TUCSON - RILLITO RIVER YEAR-ROUND WALK
2008
DATES: January 1 to December 31, 2008.
AVA EVENT NUMBER: 2008/Y981. One event. Note: you may receive IVV event credit twice each year for this walk. You can obtain event credit the first six months and again the last six months of the year. You may receive IVV distance credit every time you do the walk. (This route replaces the walk in Sabino Canyon that was destroyed by flooding.)
DIRECTIONS:
From I-10 at Kolb Road exit North, continue North on Kolb Road approx. 11 miles, to Tanque Verde Road (Circle K on right). Turn right (North) on Tanque Verde Road. The Comfort Suites will be on the left (North), approx. 3/4 mile.
See map below.
PROCEDURE: At the Hotel Registration desk identify yourself as a walker. Ask for the registration box, take out the notebook and follow the instructions.
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START/FINISH LOCATION: It is a 4.5-mile drive to the Start Point. Exit from Comfort Suites and turn right (west) on Tanque Verde Road. Drive 0.5 miles to Grant Road and turn right (west). Drive 3.5 miles to Swan Road and turn right (north). Drive 1.5 miles to the Rillito River. After crossing the river on the bridge, enter the left turn lane. Make a U-turn and then a right turn into the Rillito River Park, just past the green sign for the Rillito River.
START/FINISH TIMES: 
You may participate in this walk any day of the year between sunup and sundown. During the hot summer months - when it is over 100 degrees! - it is advisable to do this walk in the early morning, and to carry 1 to 2 quarts of water and wear sunglasses and a hat. There is very little shade along the route.
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DISTANCE: 10 km.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: This easy walk is along the Rillito River on the edge of Tucson. Normally dry, this riverbed carries a lot of water during the short rainy season. The walk provides beautiful views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is an enjoyable walk in a nearly rural setting. It is suitable for strollers, although there may be some rough spots. Wheelchairs will find it difficult.
WATER & RESTROOMS: Water and restrooms are available at the Start/Finish Point. Water is available at one other location along the trail. During the hot summer months when temperatures may be 100 degrees plus, it is advisable to carry 1 to 2 quarts of water and wear sunglasses and a hat. There is no shade along the route.
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AWARD: This year there is no special award ("A" award) for this walk. A nice selection of awards from previous events ("B" awards) will be available. Some are illustrated on these Tucson year-round events pages.
IVV Credit only is $3.00.
You may walk for free if credit or award is not desired, but you must register and complete a start card.
You may do this walk for one additional time the same day at no additional charge.
RIVERWALK AMERICA SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's RiverWalk America Special Award Program. The route of the walk is entirely along the Rillito River.
AMERICAN AUTHORS AND LITERARY LANDMARKS SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's American Authors and Literary Landmarks Special Award Program. The walk passes many of the sites mentioned in the book Flood Plain Information, Rillito River and Pantano Wash, Vicinity of Tucson, Arizona, by Corps of Engineers, 1973.
WALKING THE USA, A - Z SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for the letter "T" for AVA's Walking the USA, A - Z Special Award Program.
DISCLAIMER: The sponsor or the American Volkssport Association are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort has been made by the sponsors to make this a safe and enjoyable walk.
ELIGIBILITY: This walk is open to everyone. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
WEATHER: Check here for weather conditions in Tucson.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Last updated: January 6, 2007
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