The Story of How the Loop Came to Be by Dave Perry
View of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop in Oro Valley
When the Oro Valley Historical Society invited Dave Perry to share his knowledge of the Huckelberry Loop, he enthusiastically prepared a presentation he describes as “a brief, certainly incomplete study of Pima County’s multi-use path system, and the events and decisions that led to its initiation and continued development.”
About 30 people attended this engaging OVHS Speaker Series event, held at the Oro Valley Public Library on March 10, 2025, where they learned how a devastating flood in 1983 served as the catalyst for what would become the 138+ mile Huckelberry Loop — a treasured multi-use path used by cyclists, walkers, runners, and more.
Dave Perry
Many thanks to Dave Perry for delivering such an entertaining and informative session!
Read about Featured Citizen Dave Perry (August 2023) in Tom Ekman’s article on ILOVEOV.com.
More information and interactive maps for the Chuck Huckelberry Loop are available at: https://www.pima.gov/162/The-Chuck-Huckelberry-Loop.