Julian Wash Greenway — eastern paved return from Schoonover
Arizona · Greenway
Join the paved Julian Wash main path at the Roy Schoonover trailhead. Head toward Tucson on the eastern greenway for up to 2 miles and retrace. This short eastern outing does not reach the Kino/I-10 Mosaic Quarter construction area. Stop at any earlier barrier and do not take a road detour.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Tucson / Rita Ranch area · Arizona
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved main Julian Wash greenway; soft wash tracks excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to pedestrians and slow at junctions, ramps and access drives. Stop at street crossings; do not bypass a path barrier in traffic lanes.
- Elevation
- Developed wash-side path with access ramps and local rises. Inspect sand, water and transitions before committing to a longer return.
- Starting location
- Roy Schoonover public Loop trailhead, Julian Wash Greenway, Tucson, AZ
Chosen outward cap and the same return; parking walks are extra. Turn sooner at an actual path end, barrier or unsuitable surface.
Manager-mapped public trailhead reference, not a surveyed entrance or parking stall. Follow posted visitor parking.
Julian Wash Greenway — eastern paved return from Schoonover — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on an established improved bicycle route. Follow the stated course and access notes.
Start and parking
Start: Roy Schoonover public Loop trailhead, Julian Wash Greenway, Tucson, AZ.
County’s Loop parking inventory identifies Roy Schoonover as public trailhead parking next to the paved route. Use designated visitor spaces under current signs and walk to the main path; do not enter the wash or use freeway shoulders.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Join the paved Julian Wash main path at the Roy Schoonover trailhead. Head toward Tucson on the eastern greenway for up to 2 miles and retrace. This short eastern outing does not reach the Kino/I-10 Mosaic Quarter construction area. Stop at any earlier barrier and do not take a road detour.
Chosen outward cap and the same return; parking walks are extra. Turn sooner at an actual path end, barrier or unsuitable surface.
Surface and effort
Paved main Julian Wash greenway; soft wash tracks excluded. Developed wash-side path with access ramps and local rises. Inspect sand, water and transitions before committing to a longer return.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to pedestrians and slow at junctions, ramps and access drives. Stop at street crossings; do not bypass a path barrier in traffic lanes. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Choose daylight and obey posted trail and parking hours. Avoid extreme heat and carry water; a mapped fountain is not a guarantee of service. Follow current public visitor-parking terms. Reserved facilities and event parking may carry separate charges.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. The county confirms cycling on Julian Wash, and its official map locates this eastern public start on the hard-surface route. An indefinite closure and changing detour remain around Kino/I-10 and Mosaic Quarter farther west. This eastern selection avoids that work area and does not declare the full Silverlake-to-Rita corridor continuously open. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.