Arizona hiking trails - Heartbreak Ridge Trail, Pima County

   
  Delightful backcountry trails in Arizona are in abundance, and Heartbreak Ridge Trail in Pima County is one of them. Each backcountry trail in Arizona is worth backcountry hiking. Trekking in Arizona is always an amusing thing to do. Heartbreak Ridge Trail is not very close to Tucson at all, but backcountry backpacking it is perfect fun any time. During the long summer days, highs ordinarily are in the 100's at Heartbreak Ridge Trail; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 70's. The winter brings highs down to the 60's; winter nights come with
    lows in the 30's to Heartbreak Ridge Trail. Heartbreak Ridge Trail gets very little rain; through the month of August you get the most rain around here; May is when it's the driest. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 4,007 feet which is higher than average.
At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This backcountry hiking trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking trail for advanced hikers looking for a nice challenge. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Heartbreak Ridge Trail in Pima County,  
Arizona is a nice spot for getting out. This part of Arizona has a glorious deal of available outdoors things to do. There are not too many wilderness hiking trails in this area. This trek should take you about 2 days, so it's an outstanding thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Being 14.4 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. This is a hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Different parts of this wilderness hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Heartbreak Ridge Trail is a one trailhead backcountry trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally.

Briefly about the general area:
A short journey to Deer Head Spring is always worthwhile, and Saguaro National Park is a delightful place close by.
Why not camp at Molino Basin Campground since you're here at Heartbreak Ridge Trail; a spree to Mica Meadow revitalizes the soul. If you feel like a little side tour, try Happy Valley Saddle; everyone loves Miller Flat. And that's not all you can do here at Heartbreak Ridge Trail. Camping is available at Douglas Spring Campground, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Turkey Creek.
Turkey Creek Spring is always fun to check out; why not take a little tour to Sycamore Creek if you're here.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 32.1504, Longitude -110.4807
- - Directions and Road Map

Total in and out hiking length = 14.4 miles

Total climbing distance = 5.7 miles

Difficulty : Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 2 days

Fast Hiking Pace: 8 hours

Total elevation difference: 4007 feet


Holiday Inn Express Benson, Az, Benson
17 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel - Benson, Arizona is your Southeastern Arizona destination. Located 10 minutes from Kartchner Caverns State Park at the junction of Interstate 10, State Route 90, and 1 ...
  
Days Inn Benson, Benson
18 miles away
The Days Inn Benson, Arizona is located off Interstate Highway 10 at Exit Number 304.* We offer a Free Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless High Speed Internet & Free Local Telephone Calls. All rooms...
User input for Heartbreak Ridge 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 Heartbreak Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.

Current weather conditions at Heartbreak Ridge Trail, Pima County, Arizona
WXPort

Local climate location: TUCSON MAGNETIC OBSY 2 miles away

Super 8 Motel - Benson, Benson
19 miles away
*Our friendly and cozy 40 room hotel is conveniently located at exit 304 off the I-10 freeway just east of Tucson. *We offer a SuperStart Breakfast continental breakfast from 6am to 9am daily. *Denny...

Baymont Inn & Suites Benson, Benson
19 miles away
Discover the best of the west at this quiet Benson, Arizona hotel only 40 miles from Tucson. The Best Western Quail Hollow Inn is a newly renovated hotel ideally located near the Interstate 10 exit i...

More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Heartbreak Ridge 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 Heartbreak Ridge Trail, Pima County, Arizona.

OUTDOORS_GUIDE
These outdoors activities are available near Heartbreak Ridge Trail.
 Trails Near Heartbreak Ridge Trail:
Douglas Spring Trail, Pima County , 7 miles away,  15.2 hiking miles, 3577 feet elevation difference
Tanque Verde Ridge Trail, Pima County , 11 miles away,  19.2 hiking miles, 4008 feet elevation difference
La Milagrosa-Aqua Caliente Trail, Pima County , 14 miles away,  11 hiking miles, 1324 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Heartbreak Ridge Trail:
Douglas Spring Campground, Pima County, 7 miles away
Molino Basin Campground, Pima County, 15 miles away
Bear Canyon Campground, Pima County, 17 miles away
Camp whispering Pines, Mount Lemmon, 17 miles away
Sportscamp, Tucson, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Heartbreak Ridge Trail:
Saguaro National Park, Tucson - AZ , 19 miles away
Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox - AZ , 45 miles away
 Hotels Near Heartbreak Ridge Trail:
Holiday Inn Express Benson, Az, Benson , 17 miles away
Days Inn Benson, Benson , 18 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Benson, Benson , 19 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites Benson, Benson , 19 miles away
Canyon Ranch, Tucson , 21 miles away

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