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Gems in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 11

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gem Favorite View looking at Seven Falls!

Seven Falls

(29) Tanque…, AZ
gem Favorite The cabin at Manning Camp

Manning Camp

(5) Tanque…, AZ
gem Favorite Bridal Wreath Falls

Bridal Wreath Falls

(17) Tanque…, AZ
gem Favorite The road leading to the main Gates Pass parking area.

Gates Pass

(1) Tucson…, AZ
gem Favorite A hiker looking out from Windy Point.

Windy Point

(1) Tanque…, AZ
gem Favorite Looking down the final stretch of trail to Wasson Peak.

Wasson Peak

(16) Tucson…, AZ
gem Favorite The rocky summit of Rincon Peak rises out of ponderosa pine forests.

Rincon Peak

(4) Mescal, AZ
gem Favorite 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
gem Favorite A rare Crested Saguaro along the Yetman Trail.

Crested Saguaro

(7) Tucson…, AZ
gem Favorite Incredible section of cacti in Sweetwater Preserve.

Crested Saguaro

(4) Flowing…, AZ
gem Favorite Sun Circle!

Sun Circle

(3) Flowing…, AZ

Recommended Routes in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 41

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Favorite View west from the saddle below Wasson Peak
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Wasson Peak Summit

9.4 mi 15.1 km • 2,113' Up 644.1 m Up • 2,113' Down 644.01 m Down

Flowing…, AZ
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Primary wash crossing with winter snow melt. Photo Credit: @thorvaea
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Romero Pools

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

Oro Valley, AZ
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite A hiker looking out from the edge of the Chiricahua Mountains.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Chiricahua Canyon Big Loop

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

Willcox, AZ
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite View looking at Seven Falls!
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Seven Falls Out and Back

5.3 mi 8.6 km • 604' Up 184.18 m Up • 604' Down 184.13 m Down

Catalin…, AZ
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite View looking at Seven Falls!
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Bear Canyon Loop

16.9 mi 27.2 km • 2,465' Up 751.48 m Up • 2,456' Down 748.6 m Down

Catalin…, AZ
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite California poppies. EVERYWHERE!
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Wasson Peak Circle Route

8.4 mi 13.5 km • 1,905' Up 580.66 m Up • 1,912' Down 582.77 m Down

Tucson…, AZ
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite The creek in Marshall Gulch
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Marshall Gulch To Aspen Loop

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

Tanque…, AZ
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Beautiful red granite cliffs await along the way.
Difficult Difficult

Mount Kimball Out-and-Back

8.7 mi 14.0 km • 4,125' Up 1257.22 m Up • 4,124' Down 1256.97 m Down

Catalin…, AZ
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite December is fine time to hike Rincon Peak.
Difficult Difficult

Rincon Peak

14.4 mi 23.2 km • 4,288' Up 1306.93 m Up • 4,288' Down 1306.92 m Down

Mescal, AZ
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Southern Arizona and Tucson Running

  • 1,512 Miles 2,434 Kilometers of Trail
  • 41 Recommended Routes
  • 11 Gems Gems
  • 208 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 350 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 105 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 622

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4.2 mi 6.7 km #1Phoneline Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ 19 
1.9 mi 3.0 km #2Pusch Peak Trail
Difficult Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ
Difficult Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ 27 
1.5 mi 2.4 km #3Blacketts Ridge
Difficult Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
Difficult Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ 25 
4.1 mi 6.6 km #4Old Baldy Trail #372
Difficult Difficult
Arivaca Junction, AZ
Difficult Difficult
Arivaca Junction, AZ 21 
6.5 mi 10.4 km #5Romero Canyon Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ 15 
1.1 mi 1.7 km #6Hunter Trail
Difficult Difficult
Eloy, AZ
Difficult Difficult
Eloy, AZ 20 
1.7 mi 2.7 km #7Echo Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Willcox, AZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Willcox, AZ 6 
1.1 mi 1.7 km #8Saguaro Vista Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ 11 
5.2 mi 8.3 km #9Ventana Trail #98
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ 21 
3.1 mi 5.0 km #10Alamo Canyon/Bathtub Tank
Intermediate Intermediate
Oro Valley, AZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Oro Valley, AZ 16 

Photos of Southern Arizona and Tucson - 943

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Near the summit of Mt. Lemmon looking south toward the Santa Rita Mountains.
May 7, 2015 near Catalina, AZ
Primary wash crossing with winter snow melt. Photo Credit: @thorvaea
Feb 6, 2016 near Oro Valley, AZ
View looking at Seven Falls!
Sep 9, 2017 near Tanque…, AZ
California poppies. EVERYWHERE!
Mar 19, 2019 near Tucson…, AZ
Fun running conditions!
Apr 12, 2020 near Tanque…, AZ
Sunrise on Hunter Trail
Oct 24, 2023 near Eloy, AZ
View of Mt. Wrightson and other peaks from the trail.
Dec 25, 2023 near Tucson…, AZ
Brown Mountain trailhead sign and parking entrance with Tower Peak in background.
Dec 26, 2023 near Tucson…, AZ
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