Five-Star Trails: Tucson
Menasha Ridge Press Inc. (Verlag)
978-1-63404-393-9 (ISBN)
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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!
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.
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 05.11.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Color maps and photos throughout |
| Verlagsort | Birmingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 139 x 215 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport |
| Reiseführer ► Nord- / Mittelamerika ► USA | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-63404-393-6 / 1634043936 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-63404-393-9 / 9781634043939 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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