Tucson lies in a saguaro-studded desert basin surrounded by four mountain ranges and book-ended by two national parks. In an hour you can drive from an arid canyon in the Arizona-Sonora desert to a pine-forested mountain at 9000 feet. Hiking trails are plentiful and as varied as the terrain. Five-Star Trails: Tucson by Rob Rachowiecki guides hikers to diverse trails suitable for anyone from wheelchair-using nature lovers to those looking for an all-day workout. Sized to fit in a pocket, this guide is convenient to keep in the car or toss into a backpack. Driving directions steer hikers to the nearest trailhead parking areas, including GPS trailhead coordinates to get them to the start of the trail. Each trail has been thoroughly researched, recently hiked and includes detailed descriptions, trail profiles and maps. At a glance categorical ratings, such as scenery, trail condition, difficulty, solitude and kid-friendliness, let you quickly select a trail that fits your tastes and ability. Other key information such as fees, restrictions for dogs as well as advice on when to visit offers you the best information so you can plan your trip with ease.
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978-0-89732-442-7 (9780897324427)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Map Overview Map Key Dedication Acknowledgments Preface Recommended Hikes Introduction Urban Tucson 1. Agua Caliente Park 2. Sentinel Peak 3. Rillito River Park 4. Sweetwater Wetlands Park North: Catalina Foothills (CF), Mount Lemmon (ML), Sabino Canyon (SC) 5. CF Canyon Loop Trail 6. CF Finger Rock Trail 7. CF Linda Vista Loop 8. CF Pima Canyon Trail 9. CF Pontatoc Ridge Trail 10. CF Romero Pools 11. CF Ventana Canyon 12. ML Babad Do'ag Trail 13. ML Butterfly Trail 14. ML Incinerator Ridge Trail 15. ML Marshall Gulch Loop 16.ML Meadow Trail 17. ML Wilderness of Rock 18. SC Blackett's Ridge Trail 19. SC Hutch's Pool 20. SC Phoneline Trail 21. SC Sabino Canyon Road 22. SC Seven Falls Bear Canyon Trail East: Saguaro National Park--East (SNPE) 23. Cactus Forest Trail & Mica View Trail Loop 24. Douglas Spring & Bridal Wreath Falls Trails 25. Freeman Homestead Trail 26. Garwood Dam Loop 27. Tanque Verde Ridge Trail West: Saguaro National Park--West (SNPW) and Tucson Mountain Park (TMP) 28. (SNPW) Hugh Norris Trail 29. (SNPW) King Canyon Trail 30. (SNPW) Sweetwater Trail 31. (SNPW) Thunderbird Loop 32. (TMP) Brown Mountain Loop 33. (TMP) Yetman Trail South 34. Elephant Head 35. Gabe Zimmerman Trail 36. Josephine Peak 37. Old Baldy Trail to Mount Wrightson 38. Super Trail to Mount Wrightson Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers Appendix B: Map Resources Appendix C: Hiking Clubs Index About the Author Map Legend
