Jan 17, 2026 8:00 AM –11:00 AM

Guided Hike in the Tortolitas

Explore the spectacular Tortolita Mountains on a guided hike led by our knowledgeable and safety-conscious guides. Experts from the Town of Marana and the Pima County Chapter of Arizona Master Naturalists will escort participants along well-maintained trails, sharing insights about the unique features and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert.

January is the "big one" with a "bailout" option. It will be 12.5 miles up the Wild Burro trail to the Ridgeline loop and back to the trailhead. The 'Bail Out" will cut this hike in half. No judgement!

April will be the Lower Javelina Trail. This hike is approximately 3.0 miles with less than 500 ft. total elevation gain.

Hikes start at the Wild Burro Trail head located within the Ritz Carlton Resort (North Secret Springs Drive) 14810 North Secret Springs Drive Marana, AZ 85658

Admission

Free
Mapped location of Guided Hike in the Tortolitas

Wild Burro Trailhead

14810 N Secret Springs Dr. Marana, AZ 85658
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Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, January 17
  • Saturday, April 18

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The Tortolita Mountain Trail System runs along the ridgelines and through the canyons of the Tortolita Mountains, with a total of 10 trails with a combined length of 29 miles. Along the trails, hikers, bikers, and equestrians can enjoy panoramic vistas in all directions, lush Sonoran desert vegetation, a variety of birds and other wildlife, petroglyphs, and ruins of an abandoned homestead. The Tortolita Mountains also contain a rare density of crested saguaro cacti and in the spring, wildflowers add a splash of color to your hike! The trails provide something for people of all skill levels,...
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Tortolita Preserve

The Tortolita Preserve was established in 2009, to preserve fascinating, monumental Saguaros, Ironwood trees, and habitat that exemplifies the desert valley ecosystem. It is located on the Tortolita Fan, a flat area at the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, shaped by the water flows off the mountains. The Preserve consists of 2,400 acres of mostly-flat, gently-sloping desert. This area is thick with native Sonoran Desert vegetation and abundant Saguaro cacti. It is popular for walking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding, and nature photography. The full loop around the...
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