Overview

Discover 40 five-star hiking trails near Tucson, Arizona, including popular routes and hidden gems. Encircled by mountains, blessed with awe-inspiring desert scenery, and flanked to the east and west by Saguaro National Park-there's no better place to hit the trails than Tucson. This diverse geographical region offers a variety of easy, moderate, and strenuous hikes. Bag a peak on the Sweetwater Trail to Wasson Peak. Cool down in some of Tucson's best swimming holes along the challenging Tanque Verde Falls Trail. Wander among towering rock formations on Finger Rock Trail. Explore 40 of the region's best, five-star trails with this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. In the updated edition, Rob Rachowiecki presents everything you need to know about spectacular outings that lead to mountain panoramas, majestic waterfalls, remote wilderness, amazing wildlife, and more. Inside you'll find: Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. From easy strolls across grasslands to thrilling treks atop mountains, experience the best of Tucson's breathtaking scenery and varied terrain. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!

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Author:   Rob Rachowiecki
Publisher:   Menasha Ridge Press Inc.
Imprint:   Menasha Ridge Press Inc.
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.50cm
ISBN:  

9781634043939

ISBN 10:   1634043936
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   18 December 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Overview Map Overview Map Key Dedication Acknowledgments Preface Recommended Hikes Introduction Saguaro National Park East and Eastern Tucson Saguaro National Park East: Cactus Forest Trail–Mica View Loop Saguaro National Park East: Douglas Spring and Bridal Wreath Falls Trails Saguaro National Park East: Freeman Homestead Trail Saguaro National Park East: Garwood Dam Loop Saguaro National Park East: Tanque Verde Ridge Trail Tanque Verde Falls Trails Zimmerman Trailhead to Three Bridges Sabino Canyon Blackett’s Ridge Trail Hutch’s Pool Phoneline Trail Sabino Canyon Road Seven Falls on Bear Canyon Trail Mount Lemmon Babad Do’ag Trail Incinerator Ridge Trail Marshall Gulch Loop Meadow Trail Loop Molino Basin Trail Wilderness of Rock Loop Santa Catalina Foothills Catalina State Park: Nature and Birding Loops Catalina State Park: Romero Canyon Trail to Romero Pools Finger Rock Trail to Mount Kimball Linda Vista Loop Pima Canyon Trail to Mount Kimball Pontatoc Ridge Trail Ventana Canyon to Maiden Pools and The Window Saguaro National Park West, Tucson Mountains, and Tortolita Mountains Saguaro National Park West: Hugh Norris Trail to Wasson Peak Saguaro National Park West: Sweetwater Trail to Wasson Peak Saguaro National Park West: Thunderbird Loop Sentinel Peak Sweetwater Preserve: The Spine Loop Sweetwater Wetlands Trail Tucson Mountain Park: Brown Mountain Loop Tucson Mountain Park: Yetman Trail Wild Burro Loop Madera Canyon Area Bog Springs–Kent Spring Loop Dutch John Spring Trail Nature Trail and Madera Creek Trail Old Baldy Trail to Mount Wrightson Super Trail to Mount Wrightson Madera Canyon: Wheelchair-Accessible Loops Appendix A: Outdoors Shops Appendix B: Map Sources Appendix C: Hiking Clubs Index About the Author

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Rob Rachowiecki has lived and traveled throughout the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina. He has authored hiking and climbing guides for publishers ranging from Lonely Planet to National Geographic. He has worked as an adventure-travel guide and has been an active member of the Society of American Travel Writers since 1997. Rob lives in Tucson, around which he is often found hiking its many desert, canyon, and mountain trails.

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