Douglas Springs Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Jul 9, 2020 |
Douglas Springs Trail
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 9, 2020 |
Notes:
3h 37m
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This trail is exquisitely constructed and maintained.
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Cowhead Saddle
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Difficult
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Jul 9, 2020 |
Cowhead Saddle
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Difficult
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Jul 9, 2020 |
Notes:
9h 0m
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Beautifully built and maintained trail. Watch out for the biting horseflies as you near the pine oak forest!
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Manning Camp
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Jul 9, 2020 |
Manning Camp
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Jul 9, 2020 |
Notes:
I camped in site #3 and really enjoyed the views. The spring was barely running but filterable. All in all not bad for a campground.
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Pima Canyon Trail #62
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Difficult
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Dec 7, 2019 |
Pima Canyon Trail #62
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Difficult
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Dec 7, 2019 |
Notes:
12 mi — 10h 34m
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The uppermost 2-2.5 miles of this trail is extremely technical and difficult. Plus it is easy to get off trail when descending. GPS is a must!
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Romero Canyon Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Nov 30, 2019 |
Romero Canyon Trail
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Nov 30, 2019 |
Notes:
14.2 mi
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Trail well graded but eroded in areas. Water present in washes and sections of the trail. Snow/ice/fallen trees may be present at/above 6000'.
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Ventana Trail #98
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Catalina Foothills, AZ
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Nov 29, 2019 |
Ventana Trail #98
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Catalina Foothills, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Nov 29, 2019 |
Notes:
Great trail with amazing views. Steep but well worth the effort.
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Red Ridge Trail #2
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Difficult
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Oracle, AZ
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Oct 25, 2019 |
Red Ridge Trail #2
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Oracle, AZ
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Difficult
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Oct 25, 2019 |
Notes:
5.6 mi
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Some trail guides list this trail as poorly maintained and hard to follow. Recent trail maintenance has made this trail great to hike.
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Super Trail #134
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Arivaca Junction, AZ
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Oct 18, 2019 |
Super Trail #134
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Arivaca Junction, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Oct 18, 2019 |
Notes:
10h 30m
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I took my time to look for two species of Asclepias (milkweed). Never found the plants but the views were spectacular. Well graded trail
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Palisade Trail #99
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Oct 5, 2019 |
Palisade Trail #99
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Oct 5, 2019 |
Notes:
14 mi
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Trail is not well maintained in lower sections. portions overgrown or loose footing along slopes. Use caution
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AZT - Passage 12 - Oracle Ridge
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Sep 21, 2019 |
AZT - Passage 12 - Oracle Ridge
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Sep 21, 2019 |
Notes:
13.6 mi
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Beautiful views but there was quite a bit of 4x4 traffic on the road walk section.
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AZT - Passage 13 - Oracle
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Intermediate
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Oracle, AZ
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Sep 21, 2019 |
AZT - Passage 13 - Oracle
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Oracle, AZ
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Intermediate
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Sep 21, 2019 |
Notes:
8.6 mi
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Nice trail with lovely high desert views!
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AZT - Passage 11a - Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass
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Difficult
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Sep 19, 2019 |
AZT - Passage 11a - Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Difficult
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Sep 19, 2019 |
Notes:
The trail was in great shape and made for a great day! I saw a lot of bear scat along the Crystal Springs section. Bear spray is a must!
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Bug Springs
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Sep 19, 2019 |
Bug Springs
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Sep 19, 2019 |
Notes:
Nice trail except where bike traffic has caused ruts or erosion. Overall well maintained and easy to hike.
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Green Mountain Trail
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Difficult
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Sep 19, 2019 |
Green Mountain Trail
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Tanque Verde, AZ
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Difficult
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Sep 19, 2019 |
Notes:
Challenging trail but well worth the effort!
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Catalina Camp Trail #401
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Difficult
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Oracle, AZ
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Sep 12, 2019 |
Catalina Camp Trail #401
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Oracle, AZ
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Difficult
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Sep 12, 2019 |
Notes:
Spectacular sunrise view from Dan's Saddle. This trail is short but sports a variety of terrain and ends in a pine forest riparian area.
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Red Ridge Trail #2
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Difficult
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Oracle, AZ
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Sep 12, 2019 |
Red Ridge Trail #2
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Oracle, AZ
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Difficult
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Sep 12, 2019 |
Notes:
Red ridge trail is a must see and can be part of a 20+ mile loop.
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Lemmon Rock Trail #12
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Difficult
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Sep 12, 2019 |
Lemmon Rock Trail #12
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Oro Valley, AZ
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Difficult
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Sep 12, 2019 |
Notes:
5.8 mi
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This trail is fantastic! The section between the Romero canyon and #44 trail is very steep w/ loose footing. Two track near summit is very rocky.
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Red Ridge Trail #2
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Difficult
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Oracle, AZ
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Aug 31, 2019 |
Red Ridge Trail #2
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Oracle, AZ
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Difficult
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Aug 31, 2019 |
Notes:
5 mi — 2h 30m
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Red Ridge trail #2 was recently worked on and is clear and easy to follow.
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AZT - Passage 11 - Santa Catalina Mountains
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Tucson, AZ
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May 24, 2019 |
AZT - Passage 11 - Santa Catalina Mountains
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Tucson, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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May 24, 2019 |
Notes:
21.6 mi — 11h 57m
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This trail is amazing and passes through several different ecosystems. Although mostly easy, the leg using #5 Mt. Lemmon trail is difficult.
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