Adventure Travel
DETAILS Directions: From the west visitor center, turn right on N. Kinney rd and travel for 1.7 miles. Turn right on N. Sandario rd and go 2.9 miles to W. Rudasill rd then turn left on N. Tula ln. Watch for W. Picture Rocks rd and turn right. Trail head is 2.8 miles down […]
DETAILS Directions: From the West visitor center, turn right on North Kinney rd. After 1.5 miles, turn right on Hohokam Rd. The trail head is 1.4 miles down the road on the left. Equipment: Light hiking shoes water camera Hike Info: A short easy trail that is well maintained. This trail is an in […]
DETAILS Directions: The trail head to the Gould Mine Trail is actually before you get to the west entrance of the park. You can park in a dirt lot that sits just outside the park boundary. The name of the trail head is Kings Canyon trail head. You also access the Kings canyon trail […]
I’ve always wanted to hike this and finally had the opportunity. Cochise Stronghold is about 1 hour from Tucson and well worth the drive. This is an out and back hike which makes for a long day hike. Guide books have it at 4.5 miles one way but it is longer. From where I […]
This is another out and back trail, and a trail I would definitely do again. I always enjoy hiking late in the afternoon and try to time it so that I can watch the sunset. Blackett’s is especially good for this because as you descend back to your car you are facing the setting […]
I really enjoyed this hike. I recommend doing the hike as an out and back. Also, just before sunset is especially nice. The hike is just over 4 miles total out and back. It has a climb at the beginning then rolls along a ridge with beautiful views of the Tucson Mountains. Be aware […]