| Approx hike distance (miles): | 7.0 | Area: | Marana, Tortolita Mountains |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 1500 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | 1080 | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | All trails, wild burro trail |
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 32.475738, -111.091022 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No |
| Use of hands required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No |
| Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is a ‘balloon’ loop starting on the Wild Burro Trail (purple trail marks) and returning on the Alamo Springs Trail (green trail marks), then the Alamo Springs Spur Trail back to Wild Burro. The trail starts out easy and gets more rugged as you near an old, ruined stone house that was once lived in by cattle ranchers. The trail can be beautiful in the Spring. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.
Directions:
Drive east on Merrill Ranch Pkwy, turn right on Felix Rd. Turn left on Hunt Hwy. Turn right on Highway 79 and drive 45 miles to Oracle Junction. Turn right on Highway 77. In 9 miles turn right on Tangerine Rd. In 6.5 miles turn right on Thornydale Rd. In 1 mile turn left on Moore Rd. In 1.6 miles turn right on Dove Mtn Blvd for 3 miles. At roundabout, take the first exit onto N. Secret Springs Dr. In 0.8 mile turn right into the parking lot.
