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Pair OChutes. Rating: D. Pace: Moderate [540, 07:00 AM, $4]. Nice hike with some rolling hills from the Upper Corral parking area. This hike combines a couple of the Chutes trails in the northwestern part of the 50 Year trail area. There are great views of the Catalina mountains as we hike north before circling back along a ridge and then return on a trail alongside some beautiful juniper trees. This hike begins and ends on Arizona State Trust Land. Please note that Trust Land is private (not public) and requires a recreation permit for hiking which can be obtained through the state land department. Hike 4.0 mi, trailhead elevation 3260 ft., net elevation change 175 ft., accumulated gain 340 ft. RTD 10 mi (dirt).
This dog-friendly hike begins along the Nature Loop, then connecting out the Wildlife Corridor, then back to the historic ranch house via the Kanally wash.
Honey Bee North Trail, back to the Southern Trail Loop. Rating: D. Pace: Moderate. [NEW, 08:00 AM, $3]. The hike takes place in Honey Bee Canyon at Rancho Vistoso. Hike begins on the out and back Northern Petroglyphs Trail, seeking out the Hohokam petroglyphs and grinding holes, then connecting to the Southern Loop Trail. Hike 4.0 miles; trailhead elevation 2903 feet; accumulated gain 278 feet; net elevation gain 278 feet. RTD 26 miles.
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve, 9 Holes. (front or back 9) Rating D. This Tom Weiskopf designed golf course opened in 1995 and was closed in 2018. It has reverted back to nature and opened as Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve in 2022. Guide: Dianna WIlson
David Yetman Trail. Rating: C. Pace: Moderate [165, 08:00 AM, $10]. The hike is an easy walk through typical vegetation of the Sonoran Desert. The trail has two trailheads; one at Camino de Oeste and one near the bottom of the west side of Gates Pass. Cars will be left at one end and hikers will drive to the other trailhead. From the Gates Pass side, the trail is easy for the first mile, easy down a wash, but steep upward for a short distance along the climb back up to the ridge. Hikers pass the Central Arizona Project, an old stone house built in the early 1930s by Sherry Bowen, and a well that serves a wildlife watering tank. Hike 6.4 miles; trailhead elevation 2800 feet; net elevation change 643 feet; accumulated gain 730 feet; RTD 75 miles.
A moderate pace for this popular 6.5 mile 1650 feet elevation gain B hike.
Madera Canyon Nature Trail. Rating: C. Pace: Moderate [253, 7:00 AM, $17]. This non-desert hike is in the Santa Rita Mountains. It starts from the Whitehouse Picnic area and ascends up the canyon to the Roundup Picnic Area (el. 5400 feet). Along the way, hikers enjoy the shade of Apache pines, Douglas firs, Emory oaks, Mexican blue oaks, willows, cottonwoods, and sycamores. The return is by the same route. There are panoramic views from a ridge on a trail breakout. Hike 6.3 miles; trailhead elevation 4500 feet; net elevation change 956 feet; accumulated gain 876 feet; RTD 130 miles. There is a fee for parking unless you have a National Park Pass that must be displayed.
Nice hike along the lower Sabino trails with a snack break at Sabino Dam.
Linda Vista Loop. Rating: D. Pace: Moderate [249, 08:00 AM, $4]. The Linda Vista Trailhead and parking lot is one block east of Oracle Road on Linda Vista Blvd. The hike proceeds into the foothills of Pusch Ridge and is an excellent introduction to desert hiking. The trail gradually ascends to provide excellent views of Oro Valley. Hiking sticks may be helpful for rocky steps-up and steps-down. The trail passes through a riparian area and ascends to a rocky outcropping which is a good place for a snack break. There are magnificent saguaros throughout the drainage from Pusch Ridge. Hike 2.9 miles (mileage may be extended by doing an extra loop ask the guide); trailhead elevation 2720 feet; net elevation change 400 feet; accumulated gain 535 feet; RTD 28 miles.
Jeff Merten, Manager of local outdoor equipment store REI will be our guest speaker. His topic is "Safe Hiking in Desert Heat". He will be discussing tips and gear for staying safe and comfortable when hiking in the heat. All SaddleBrooke residents are welcome to attend. The venue is the HOA1 Activity Center, and start time is 4:00 PM.
Catalina Hills Dr, SaddleBrooke
Road Beautification Project:
Volunteers are needed for the Catalina Hills Drive Cleanup Walk, which is part of Pinal County‘s Arizona Adopt-a-Highway Program. Trash bags, safety vests, and pickup devices are provided. Volunteers should wear long sleeve shirts and pants and bring gloves. We will meet in the lower parking lot at MountainView at 7:45.
Nice combination of two trails with a chance to see beautiful Mt Lemmon views and forest.