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The Santa Cruz River Park runs north–south on the west side of town, passing through Tucson's downtown. As of 2014, the park contained over 40 miles of paved paths, with another 22 miles in planning or under construction. Paseo de las
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Harrison Greenway, the only stretch of the Loop that does not follow a watercourse, provides a link between the Pantano River Park and the Julian Wash Greenway. Its trail parallels Harrison Road for 1.3 miles from Sellarole to Irvington. From here it continues south for three miles through
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Pantano River Park was the last piece in the continuous circuit of trails around the city of Tucson to be completed. It now runs from the Rillito trail at Craycroft Road, south-south-east to the Harrison Greenway connection at Sellarole Road.
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887:"'Batty biker' sculpture catches attention along The Loop"
868:"Segment brings Tucson's southern edge into The Loop"
830:"The Loop, other paths to see a lot of work in 2017"
774:""The Loop 2014 Annual Report: The First 100 Miles""
924:"Canada del Oro Linear Park-La Cholla to La Canada"
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