| Approx hike distance (miles): | 6.1 | Area: | Marana |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 750 | Park Entry Fee: | No |
| Low to high elevation gain: | 700 | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | All trails, Sendero Esperanza trail |
| Unpaved miles: | 2 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | See below |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
|||
| Trail Conditions | |||
| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | No | Steep Trail: | No |
| 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 key exchange using the Sandero-Esperanza Trail and the Gould Mine Trail that starts at the King Canyon TH. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.
Directions:
Take Merrill Ranch Pkwy, to Hunt Hwy, to Attaway Rd. Drive south on Attaway 8.5 miles and turn right on Coolidge Avenue then left on Hwy 87/287. Drive 17 miles to I-10 and go south for 26 miles. Take exit 236, N Sandario Rd. In .5 miles turn left on Sanders Road. Drive 4 miles to West Avra Valley Rd and turn left. Travel 1 miles and turn right on N Sandario Rd.
Sandero-Esperanza TH – Continue south for 9 miles on N Sandario Rd, and turn left on Golden Gate Road driving 3.7 miles to the parking lot. Pit toilet available. Coordinates: 32.28482, -111.16747
King Canyon TH – Continue 10.6 miles on N Sandario Rd to N Kinney Rd and turn left. Drive 3 miles to TH parking lot on left. Across the street is the Sonora Desert Museum with restrooms. Coordinates: 32.24669, -111.16708
