Bog Springs Trail, Green Valley, Arizona
Nestled among the high summits of the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson, Madera Canyon is one of the premier bird-watching areas in the country. In all, more than 200 species of birds have been spotted here, many of which ... trails.com
Cave Creek - Gardner Canyon Loop
A long and scenic loop hike on the eastern slopes of the Santa Rita Mountains which combines several legs of rarely used and remote trails. The hike starts up Cave Creek Canyon and follows the jeep road, which will turn i... localhikes.com
Armour Spring Trail
General Description Armour-Spring is one of the spur trails that veer off near the top of Florida Saddle from the Crest Trail. This short, lightly traveled footpath leads through a stand of large Douglas-fir to a seep at t... wildernet.com
Mt Wrightson: Old Baldy Trail
Mt Wrightson is the highest peak in the Santa Rita Mountains, measuring in at 9453 feet. Old Baldy trail is the shortest route the summit, it is also the steepest and most strenuous. localhikes.com
Mt. Wrightson: Super Trail Extension
Mount Wrightson is that really sharp looking point south of Tucson. It's considered by many to be the most strenuous day hike in the Tucson area. I did this trail in preparation for the Grand Canyon, because it offers som... localhikes.com
Mccleary Peak: Florida Canyon
The trail mostly follows the bottom of Florida Canyon, crossing it a few times then climbing up onto the left shoulder with some nice views across the canyon as you get higher. The canyon ends in large bowl and the trail ... localhikes.com
Kentucky Camp Ghost Town
The hike is along good maintained dirt roads for the entire hike. Brown trail signs guide you at the junctions. Crossing the marked private land is allowed, do not enter the no tresspassing areas. There is no water available al... mtbr.com
Santa Rita Crest (Backpacking), Tucson, Arizona
The one-way Santa Rita Crest hike starts along Madera Canyon, which features a flowing stream and is a world-famous birding site. A short spur trail can be done as a side trip to Mount Wrightson, the 9453-foot summit of the S... trails.com
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
In a state where desert arroyos, washes, and many streambeds remain bone-dry most of the time, the year-round flow of Cienega Creek makes it a highly valuable resource. A lush green ribbon of vegetation defines one of the... recreation.gov
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
- In Arizona's scenic southern desert, along the Santa Cruz River, lies Tubac Presidio. Within the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park are the remnants of a military fort founded by the Spanish in 1752. It was uncovered by ... wildernet.com
Elephant Head Trail
From the parking area hike south through Chino Canyon. After about 1.4 miles, you'll pass the ruins of the old Elephant Head Mill. The small granite peak to your right is Little Elephant Head. Continue on to the upper rea... localhikes.com
Arizona Trail Passage 3 - Canelo Hills West
This is Passage 3 of the 800 mile Arizona Trail (AZT). Passages on the AZT are point to point, you will probably need to make transportation arrangements for insertion and/or extraction if you are not through hiking. GPS ... localhikes.com
Patagonia Lake State Park
- Patagonia Lake is tucked away in the rolling hills of southeast Arizona. It is an ideal place to find white tail deer roaming the hills and great blue heron walking the shoreline. The lake is two and a half miles long an... wildernet.com
Tumacácori National Historical Park
More than just adobe, plaster, and wood, these ruins evoke tales of life and land transformed by cultures meeting and mixing. Father Kino's 1691 landmark visit to an O'odham village when he established Mission Tumac cori ... recreation.gov
Sonoita Creek State Natural Area
Patagonia Lake State Park is nestled between the rolling hills of the Patagonia and Santa Rita Mountains. It was the first major natural area designated by the state of Arizona, made possible by the damming of Sonoita Creek. ... trails.com