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Hike the Valley View Overlook Trail in Saguaro National Park
Tucson, Arizona
5.0
0.8 mi
The Valley View Overlook Trail is located in the Tucson Mountain District (which west of Tucson) of Saguaro National Park. The access to this trail is about 3 miles north from the Red Hills Visitor Center. From the visitor center travel 1.5 miles north on N. Kinney Road, then take a right on Hohokam Road for another 1.4 miles. Parking for the trail will be on your left. This trail is quite ...
Valley View Overlook Trail
Tucson, Arizona
0.83 mi
/ 20 ft gain
Valley View Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.
Cactus Wren Trail
Tucson, Arizona
4.06 mi
/ 236 ft gain
Cactus Wren Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cortaro, Arizona.
Hike Signal Hill Trail
Tucson, Arizona
0.6 mi
/ 46 ft gain
A popular trail in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, Signal Hill is a highlight of the park with a small summit to a boulder field with many petroglyphs and views for several miles.
The petroglyphs date to the 13th and 14th centuries and were created by the Hohokam people.
This is a easy trail attached to a nice picnic area. It can be very hot from May - October so late f...
Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail
Tucson, Arizona
9.1 mi
/ 2267 ft gain
Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.
Hugh Norris, Sendero Esperanza, Dobbie Wash Loop
Tucson, Arizona
6.48 mi
/ 1168 ft gain
Hugh Norris, Sendero Esperanza, Dobbie Wash Loop is a loop trail in Saguaro National Park located near Tucson, Arizona.
Hike the Hugh Norris Trail, Saguaro National Park
Tucson, Arizona
4.0
9.5 mi
/ 2000 ft gain
Named for a Native American police chief, the Hugh Norris trail takes you from lush (by desert standards) Saguaro and cholla forests to the top of rugged Wasson Peak. On top of the peak, you'll have sweeping views of the city of Tucson, as well as the surrounding mountain ranges. Depending on your hiking speed this hike can be a full day commitment, but well worth it. The trailhead is locate...
Gould Mine
Tucson, Arizona
2.48 mi
/ 371 ft gain
Gould Mine is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tucson, Arizona.
Summit Wasson Peak
Tucson, Arizona
5.0
7.4 mi
This hike starts at the King Canyon Trailhead. You'll follow the King Canyon Trail along the wash then down into the wash near the picnic area. You won't be in the wash for long before the trail will turn off to the right out of the wash. This trail is very well signed. You'll continue along King Canyon Trail until you reach the saddle.
At the saddle you'll have a great view of Tucson in front ...
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Marana, Arizona
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Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
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Cactus Ramada 2 is a reservable group picnic site within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucs...
Tucson, Arizona
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1
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Cactus Ramada 1 is a reservable group picnic site within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucs...
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Whitetail Campground
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Whitetail Campground offers group campsites in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains of southeastern Arizona, 5 miles south of...
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Showers Point Group Site
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The cool shade of tall ponderosa pines and an overlook of Palisade Canyon from the campgrounds edge make Showers Point Group Sit...
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