Arizona hiking trails - Desert Discovery Nature Trail, Pima County

   
  Outdoors folks generally like this part of Arizona. There are many splendid wilderness trails in Arizona; Desert Discovery Nature Trail in Pima County is one of them. Desert Discovery Nature Trail is a hiking trail pretty far from Tucson, but you always have a good time when you're backpacking along it. If you happen to be in Arizona, why not go backcountry hiking, it is a glorious idea. You spend the whole backcountry trek in roughly the same elevation zone which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. There are plenty of wilderness
    trails in Arizona; each one of them is pretty in its own way. Desert Discovery Nature Trail is pretty dried up mostly; most of the rain falls through August; June meanwhile is the driest month. This is not a very long great outdoors trail but it's always nice to bring some emergency
supplies, you never know what could happen. Sometimes this great outdoors trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Desert Discovery Nature Trail in Pima County, Arizona is such a good site. There are so many wilderness trails in this neighborhood. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors trail is 22 feet which is lower than average. This backcountry hiking trail is  
a very short backcountry hiking trail, and it's pretty flat a perfect wilderness trail for an easy stroll for the whole family. This hike shouldn't take more than .5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. For the period of the summer at Desert Discovery Nature Trail temperatures are ordinarily in the 100's, and the overnight is rather cooler of course, mostly in the 70's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 60's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Desert Discovery Nature Trail. Desert Discovery Nature Trail is .4 miles long it's shorter than many backcountry trails.

Briefly about the general area:
There's so much to do here at Desert Discovery Nature Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Western way RV Resort is a brilliant place for that, and Saguaro National Park is a brilliant spot nearby. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Desert Discovery Nature Trail has to offer, you can camp at Palo Verde Picnic Area and Campground, and lots of folks from Tucson come here.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 32.2629, Longitude -111.2106
- - Directions and Road Map

Total hiking length = .4 miles

Total climbing distance = .1 miles

Difficulty : Easy

Casual Hiking Pace: .5 hours

Fast Hiking Pace: .25 hours

Total elevation difference: 22 feet


Super 8 Marana/Tucson Area, Marana
10 miles away
Our 67 room Super 8 is conveniently located right off Interstate 10 (exit 246 West) within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Our spacious, well-appointed guest rooms feature free wireless...
  
Days Inn and Suites Tucson/Marana, Tucson
10 miles away
The Days Inn & Suites in Tucson/Marana is an interior suite hotel with an outdoor swimming pool & spa we offer many guestroom selections for your comfort.* Choose from a standard room with one king o...
User input for Desert Discovery Nature Trail, Pima County, Arizona:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Review Guidelines


Outdoors Recreation Near Tucson, Arizona
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Tucson, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Desert Discovery Nature Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.

Current weather conditions at Desert Discovery Nature Trail, Pima County, Arizona
WXPort

Local climate location: ELOY 15 miles away

Best Western Continental Inn, Marana
10 miles away
The comfort and conveniences of a very accommodating hotel for business travelers or vacationers are offered by the Best Western Continental Inn. Conveniently located next to Interstate 10. Best rates...

La Quinta Inn AND Suites NW Tucson Marana, Tucson
10 miles away
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson allows you to remain productive while you travel. You'll enjoy convenient features like free high-speed Internet access, a full business center, and Free Bright Side ...

More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Desert Discovery Nature Trail, Pima County, Arizona

OTHER_INFO
  Arizona Hiking Trails
Complete list of all hiking trails in Arizona

Books about hiking trails in Arizona
List of books available on Amazon.com about hiking trails in Arizona.

Arizona Outdoors Index
This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Arizona.
 

   
TOPO
High quality water resistant topo map of Desert Discovery Nature Trail, Pima County, Arizona.

OUTDOORS_GUIDE
These outdoors activities are available near Desert Discovery Nature Trail.
 Trails Near Desert Discovery Nature Trail:
Hugh Norris Trail, Pima County , 2 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 2080 feet elevation difference
Sendero Esperanza Trail, Pima County , 3 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 812 feet elevation difference
King Canyon Trail, Pima County , 4 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 659 feet elevation difference
Sweetwater Trail, Pima County , 6 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 1136 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Desert Discovery Nature Trail:
Palo Verde Picnic Area and Campground, Pima County, 5 miles away
Western way RV Resort, Tucson, 9 miles away
A Bar A Campground, Rillito, 9 miles away
A Bar A Campgrounds, Marana, 10 miles away
Valley Of The Sun Mobile Home, Marana, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Desert Discovery Nature Trail:
Saguaro National Park, Tucson - AZ , 29 miles away
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ , 47 miles away
Hohokam Pima National Monument, Coolidge - AZ , 47 miles away
 Hotels Near Desert Discovery Nature Trail:
Super 8 Marana/Tucson Area, Marana , 10 miles away
Days Inn and Suites Tucson/Marana, Tucson , 10 miles away
Best Western Continental Inn, Marana , 10 miles away
La Quinta Inn AND Suites NW Tucson Marana, Tucson , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MARANA, Marana , 10 miles away

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions