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Rincon Mountain District (East)

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Gems in Rincon Mountain District (East) - 3

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

Rincon Peak

(4) Mescal, AZ

Recommended Routes in Rincon Mountain District (East) - 5

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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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Favorite Bridal Wreath Falls
Intermediate Intermediate

Bridal Wreath Falls

5.8 mi 9.4 km 1,066' Up 325 m Up 1,066' Down 324.96 m Down

Tanque…, AZ
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Favorite Bridal Wreath Falls
Intermediate Intermediate

Bridal Wreath Falls Loop

7.3 mi 11.8 km 1,155' Up 351.95 m Up 1,154' Down 351.64 m Down

Tanque…, AZ
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Favorite Mica View Trail looking north at Catalina Mountains. While the trail is wide and smooth, look out for the jumping cactus.
Easy Easy

Mica View - Cactus Forest Mini Loop

2.1 mi 3.4 km 94' Up 28.72 m Up 93' Down 28.49 m Down

Tanque…, AZ
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Favorite Looking south toward the Rincons.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Wildhorse to Douglas Springs Loop

3.1 mi 4.9 km 157' Up 47.95 m Up 152' Down 46.19 m Down

Tanque…, AZ
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Rincon Mountain District (East) Hiking

  • 148 Miles 238 Kilometers of Trail
  • 5 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 21 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 30 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 11 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Rincon Mountain District (East) - 57

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4.4 mi 7.1 km #1Fire Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Tanque Verde, AZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Tanque Verde, AZ
3.9 mi 6.2 km #2Miller Creek Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Mescal, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Mescal, AZ
11.0 mi 17.8 km #3Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Tanque Verde, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Tanque Verde, AZ 11 
4.0 mi 6.5 km #4Cowhead Saddle
Difficult Difficult
Tanque Verde, AZ
Difficult Difficult
Tanque Verde, AZ
1.3 mi 2.0 km #5Devil's Bathtub
Intermediate Intermediate
Tanque Verde, AZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Tanque Verde, AZ
3.1 mi 5.0 km #6Rincon Peak Trail
Difficult Difficult
Mescal, AZ
Difficult Difficult
Mescal, AZ
0.9 mi 1.4 km #7Freeman Homestead
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Tanque Verde, AZ
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Tanque Verde, AZ
10.2 mi 16.5 km #8Douglas Springs Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Tanque Verde, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Tanque Verde, AZ 11 
5.3 mi 8.6 km #9Cactus Forest Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Tanque Verde, AZ
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Tanque Verde, AZ
5.8 mi 9.3 km #10Heartbreak Ridge
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Mescal, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Mescal, AZ

Photos of Rincon Mountain District (East) - 171

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Snow and rain in the Desert - on the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
Apr 29, 2015 near Tanque…, AZ
My impression of a giant saguaro.
Oct 1, 2015 near Tanque…, AZ
Javelinas foraging in the desert just off Squeeze Pen trail.
Jun 7, 2016 near Tanque…, AZ
Flowering Saguaro along the Shantz trail.
Jun 28, 2016 near Tanque…, AZ
Great views on the way up Cow Head Saddle Trail
Jun 10, 2019 near Tanque…, 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
December is  fine time to hike Rincon Peak.
Jan 2, 2020 near Mescal, AZ
Bridal Wreath Falls
Jan 3, 2020 near Tanque…, AZ
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