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Gems in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 11

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View looking at Seven Falls!

Seven Falls

(28) Tanque…, AZ

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Bridal Wreath Falls

Bridal Wreath Falls

(17) Tanque…, AZ

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The cabin at Manning Camp

Manning Camp

(5) Tanque…, AZ

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The road leading to the main Gates Pass parking area.

Gates Pass

(1) Tucson…, AZ

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A hiker looking out from Windy Point.

Windy Point

(1) Tanque…, AZ

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Looking west from Wasson Peak.

Wasson Peak

(16) Tucson…, AZ

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The rocky summit of Rincon Peak rises out of ponderosa pine forests.

Rincon Peak

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Rewarding journey to the top of Signal Hill reveals many petroglyphs. Even the rock squirrel is taking in the view.

Signal Hill Petroglyphs

(13) Picture…, AZ

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A rare Crested Saguaro along the Yetman Trail.

Crested Saguaro

(7) Tucson…, AZ

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Incredible section of cacti in Sweetwater Preserve.

Crested Saguaro

(4) Flowing…, AZ

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Sun Circle!

Sun Circle

(3) Flowing…, AZ

Recommended Routes in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 41

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Looking north from one of the saddles on the way to the Romero Pools. Incredible views and desert vegetation can be found along this whole trail.

Romero Pools

4.9 mi 7.9 km • 1,047' Up 319.2 m Up • 1,046' Down 318.88 m Down

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Some of the more scenic parts of the trail were barely touched by the Bighorn Fire.

Canyon Loop via Horse Trail

3.1 mi 5.0 km • 285' Up 86.8 m Up • 286' Down 87.2 m Down

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Headed north on the Crooked Tree Trail toward the largest multi-armed saguaro in the trail system.

Arthur Pack Loop

4.1 mi 6.6 km • 133' Up 40.6 m Up • 133' Down 40.65 m Down

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A hiker looking out from the edge of the Chiricahua Mountains.

Chiricahua Canyon Big Loop

8.3 mi 13.4 km • 1,731' Up 527.62 m Up • 1,731' Down 527.61 m Down

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Brown Mountain Loop - five very happy hikers!

Brown Mountain

4.9 mi 7.9 km • 909' Up 277.1 m Up • 909' Down 277.04 m Down

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Santa Rita Mountains

Florida Canyon Trail #145

8.8 mi 14.1 km • 3,466' Up 1056.56 m Up • 3,466' Down 1056.36 m Down

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Through the aspens on the Aspen Trail

Marshall Gulch To Aspen Loop

3.8 mi 6.1 km • 814' Up 248.11 m Up • 831' Down 253.3 m Down

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View from the trail.

Picacho Peak via Sunset Vista

5.7 mi 9.2 km • 1,179' Up 359.45 m Up • 1,178' Down 359.09 m Down

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View of Oracle Ridge from Passage 13

Oracle State Park 15.8 loop/trail

16.1 mi 25.9 km • 1,684' Up 513.33 m Up • 1,688' Down 514.63 m Down

Southern Arizona and Tucson Hiking

2,560 Miles 4,120 Kilometers of Trail
41 Recommended Routes
11 Gems
209 Easy Trails
342 Intermediate Trails
106 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Southern Arizona and Tucson

Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

Chiricahua National Monument

Coronado National Forest

Coronado National Memorial

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Morenci-Clifton

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Saguaro National Park

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Trails in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 616

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4.3 mi 6.9 km #1Agua Caliente Hill #4445 Difficult Tanque Verde, AZ	Difficult	Tanque Verde, AZ	11
4.3 mi 6.8 km #2Green Mountain Trail Difficult Tanque Verde, AZ	Difficult	Tanque Verde, AZ	7
22.6 mi 36.3 km #3AZT - Passage 12 - Oracle Ridge Intermediate/Difficult Oro Valley, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Oro Valley, AZ	6
21.5 mi 34.7 km #4AZT - Passage 11a - Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass Difficult Tanque Verde, AZ	Difficult	Tanque Verde, AZ	2
1.7 mi 2.8 km #5Incinerator Ridge Trail #18A Intermediate/Difficult Tanque Verde, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Tanque Verde, AZ	5
4.0 mi 6.5 km #6Guthrie Peak Intermediate Clifton, AZ	Intermediate	Clifton, AZ	1
2.1 mi 3.3 km #7Trail Link Intermediate Catalina, AZ	Intermediate	Catalina, AZ	1
2.5 mi 4.0 km #8Soldier Trail #53 Difficult Tanque Verde, AZ	Difficult	Tanque Verde, AZ	6
4.6 mi 7.4 km #9Bug Springs Difficult Tanque Verde, AZ	Difficult	Tanque Verde, AZ	6
4.6 mi 7.3 km #10La Milagrosa Trail Intermediate/Difficult Tanque Verde, AZ	Intermediate/Difficult	Tanque Verde, AZ	5

Photos of Southern Arizona and Tucson - 906

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Near the summit of Mt. Lemmon looking south toward the Santa Rita Mountains.

May 7, 2015 near Catalina, AZ

Incredible section of cacti in Sweetwater Preserve.

Dec 9, 2015 near Flowing…, AZ

Rock formations along the trail the Cochise Stronghold Trail.

Jun 6, 2017 near Saint D…, AZ

View looking at Seven Falls!

Sep 9, 2017 near Tanque…, AZ

Fantastic saguaros near the summit

Dec 26, 2017 near Picture…, AZ

California poppies. EVERYWHERE!

Mar 19, 2019 near Tucson…, AZ

Just up the trail from Grass Shack there is a large rock off trail that's great for viewing the sunset!

Jun 10, 2019 near Tanque…, AZ

A hiker looking out from the edge of the Chiricahua Mountains.

May 26, 2021 near Willcox, AZ