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| | Arizona is a great site for outdoors people. There are numerous backcountry trails in Arizona, and each one has something unique to offer. Heartbreak Ridge Trail is a hiking and backpacking trail pretty far from Tucson, but It's always exciting to walk here. Put on your backcountry trekking shoes, and hit the hiking and backpacking trail, Heartbreak Ridge Trail in Pima County, Arizona is just what you need. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry trek, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. There are so many good backcountry trails for trekking |
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in Arizona, and Heartbreak Ridge Trail in Pima County is one of them. Heartbreak Ridge Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Being 14.4 miles long; it's a long backpacking trail. Heartbreak Ridge Trail is a very long trail with an average amount of
| | climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a nice challenge. Summer brings highs in the 100's to Heartbreak Ridge Trail while night lows are usually in the 70's. The winter comes with highs in the 60's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Heartbreak Ridge Trail. Heartbreak Ridge Trail is a location that is relatively dried up frequently; August is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is May. Backcountry hiking here in Arizona is so much fun. There are not too many | |
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wilderness trails in this region. Different parts of Heartbreak Ridge Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Heartbreak
Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 4,007 feet which is higher than average. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This wilderness hiking trail has
only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Molino Basin Campground if you're here at Heartbreak Ridge Trail, and since you're here why not visit Happy Valley Saddle. Camping is available at Douglas
Spring Campground, and there's some flowing water close by, Turkey Creek is a stream you can pop by during your stay.
A pleasant spree to Miller Flat is a great way to spend an afternoon, and as expected Sycamore Creek flows through this neighborhood. And that's not all you
can do here at Heartbreak Ridge Trail. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Deer Head Spring, and a spree to Saguaro National Park is recommended.
Turkey Creek Spring is an inspiring site to visit while here, and do set aside some time for Mica Meadow if you're here at Heartbreak Ridge Trail.
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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
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12 miles away
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17 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Tucson, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Heartbreak Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Heartbreak Ridge Trail:
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Douglas Spring Trail, Pima
County
, 7 miles away, 15.2 hiking miles, 3577 feet elevation difference |
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Tanque Verde Ridge Trail, Pima
County
, 11 miles away, 19.2 hiking miles, 4008 feet elevation difference |
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La Milagrosa-Aqua Caliente Trail, Pima
County
, 14 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 1324 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Heartbreak Ridge Trail:
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Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson
, 12 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express BENSON, Benson
, 17 miles away |
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Days Inn Benson, Benson
, 18 miles away |
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Super 8 Benson, Benson
, 19 miles away |
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Best Western Quail Hollow Inn, Benson
, 19 miles away |
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