Douglas Spring Trail Loop (S)

Date:					Destination:		Douglas Spring Trail Loop
Level:		Short (S)			Area:		Saguaro National Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		3.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		500			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		No			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.2353 -110.6869
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Easy			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a loop hike on a combination of trails beginning at the Douglas Spring Trailhead. This hike winds through the foothills of the Rincon Mountains in the northeast section of Saguaro National Park. Bring water and a snack. Parking for this hike requires a National Park Pass or Senior Pass, or pay fee at the Visitor’s Center.

Directions:

Turn left (south) on Hunt Hwy. Turn right on Attaway. Turn right on AZ 287 to Coolidge. Turn left on AZ 87 South to I-10 East toward Tucson. Exit 257, Speedway Blvd East. Follow Speedway east until the road ends. Trailhead is at the end of the road.