Trail: Coronado Peak
National Park: Coronado National Memorial
Features: Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Activities: Wildlife observation - Birds
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: .4 miles
Desc: Elevation 6575-6864. Quotations from the journals of Coronados captains, posted at scenic overlooks along the trail provide a glimpse into the Conquistadors minds, trekking N. From Coronado Peak panoramic views of San Pedro/Rafael Valleys + desert grass
50 miles south of I-10 off AZ 92. The road, S. Coronado Memorial Boulevard (leads into East Montezuma Canyon Road), joins AZ 92 20 miles S. of Sierra Vista and 25 miles W. of Bisbee. Road is paved for 1 mile W of visitor center only.

Trail: Desert Ecology
National Park: Saguaro National Monument
Features: Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Wildlife observation - Birds
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: .3 miles
Desc: Located in the Sonoran desert, this paved interpretative, signed trail gives an overview of the plants, animals, weather encountered in the desert.
Saguaro National Park invites you to ‘Experience Your America’ in a way that only the Sonoran Desert can offer. This unique desert is home to the most recognizable cactus in the world, the majestic saguaro. Visitors of all ages are fascinated and enchanted by these desert giants, especially their many interesting and complex interrelationships with other desert life. Saguaro cacti provide their sweet fruits to hungry desert animals. They also provide homes to a variety of birds, such as the Harris hawk, Gila woodpecker and the tiny elf owl. Yet, the saguaro requires other desert plants for its very survival. During the first few years of a very long life, a young saguaro needs the shade and protection of a nurse plant such as the Palo Verde tree. With an average life span of 150 years, a mature saguaro may grow to a height of 50 feet and weigh over 10 tons.
While most visitors to Saguaro National Park choose a leisurely drive on one of our scenic loop drives, those eager for an escape from the rigors of city life often opt to explore the park on one of our many trails. With over 150 miles of hiking trails, ranging from flat and easy strolls in the Sonoran Desert to steep and rugged hikes into the Rincon Mountains, visitors of every ability have a place to get out of the car and explore.

15 miles from Tucson, along I 10. Buses serve the park.

Trail: Eagle
National Park: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Miles: 28.5 miles

Trail: Escudilla
National Park: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Miles: 3.3 miles

Trail: General George Crook
National Park: Coconino-Apache Sitgreaves National Forests
Features: Creek(s)
Grove(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Meadow(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Equestrian - riding
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Camping

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 138 miles
Desc: Trail is an old military supply road. The path is clearly visible in most sections and largely untouched since pioneer days
Trail is on 8 ft wide old wagon road. Marked with Chevrons(Vs) and rock buskers from west Clear Creek to the top of the Rim, Can be hard to find in some places.

Trail: Granite Mountain
National Park: Prescott National Forest

Trail: Hunter
National Park: Arizona State Parks
Features: Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping

Difficulty: Difficult
Miles: 3.5 miles
Desc: 2.0 miles to peak (elevation 3,374)
The prominent landmark Picacho Peak rises majestically 1,500 feet above the Sonoran Desert floor about 35 miles northwest of Tucson just off Interstate 10. Hiking, camping and picnicking are the preferred pastimes here. Hikers enjoy the climb to the top of Picacho Peak, while the less adventurous can stroll along a trail at its base and marvel at the vibrant spectacle of the seasons blooming wildflowers.
Picacho Peak looks much different up close than it does from from Interstate 10 at 75 mph. Its beauty can only be appreciated at close range, with cliffs looming over trails and saguaros hiding in the shadows.
Picacho Peak is the distinct formation that can be seen for miles as you speed between Phoenix and Tucson. Hunter Trail is unlike many others in the state. Cables help you get up and down some sheer rock and other tricky spots. Fences and, at one point, a plank have been erected at the trickiest points to keep you on the mountain. Dogs should probably stay home. There is little flat terrain on your way up.
Despite the features designed to assist your climb, the trail is challenging. Youll have to step carefully backwards to get down some steep descents.
But the challenge makes the well-traveled trail fun, evidenced by dozens of snowbirds who hike to the summit.

Trail: Joes Canyon
National Park: Coronado National Memorial
Features: Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Intermediate
Miles: 3.1 miles
Desc: Elevation 5230-6575. The trail climbs about 1000 feet in the first mile with scenic views of Montezuma Canyon and the San Pedro River Valley. After reaching the saddle at the top of Smugglers Ridge the trail continues west with views of desert grasslands
50 miles south of I-10 off AZ 92. The road, S. Coronado Memorial Boulevard (leads into East Montezuma Canyon Road), joins AZ 92 20 miles S. of Sierra Vista and 25 miles W. of Bisbee. Road is paved for 1 mile W of visitor center only.

Trail: North Kaibab
National Park: Grand Canyon National Park
Features: Creek(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Equestrian - riding
Camping

Difficulty: Difficult
Miles: 14.2 miles

Trail: North Mountain
National Park: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
Miles: .9 miles