CAP Trail

The CAP Trail is a hidden gem in Marana, perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding! This trail runs along the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal, which distributes water from the Colorado River throughout Arizona.

The trail follows the CAP canal’s elevated maintenance road from Tangerine Road in Marana all the way north to Pinal County's Park Link Drive. This ride covers approximately 16 miles of flat, non-technical riding.

There is no shade or water available so plan ahead!

The elevation of this trail gives you great views across the region and the ability to ride more than 30 miles round-trip!

This project is the result of a partnership between the Town of Marana, Pima County, CAP, and the Bureau of Reclamation staff.

click here for links to each completed area of the trail

Marana Trailheads & Access Points

The current trail parking in Marana is on Adonis Road near Tangerine Road, just off Interstate 10.

Address: 12300 N Adonis Road

You can also access the trail at the end of Cochie Canyon Road behind the San Lucas Community (although parking is limited there).

Pinal County Trailheads & Access Points

The Nona Road trailhead is approximately one mile south of Park Link Drive. Overnight camping and fires are not allowed at the Nona Road Trailhead.

Address: 24449 E Nona Road

There is an additional access point with no trailhead facilities at Missile Base Road

What are the Future Plans for the CAP Trail?

Eventually, there are plans to connect the trail all the way into Phoenix and beyond. Currently, you can use the trail in the Phoenix metro area from 67th Avenue to just past 124th Street in Scottsdale.

One day this trail system will the second longest in Arizona!