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BOARD OF SUPERVISORSSharon Bronson, Chair, District 3 • Rex Scott, District 1 • Dr. Matt Heinz, District 2

Steve Christy, District 4 • Adelita S. Grijalva, District 5

PIMA COUNTY ADMINISTRATORChuck Huckelberry

NATURAL RESOURCES, PARKS AND RECREATIONChris Cawein, Director

3500 West River Road • Tucson, AZ 85741520-724-5000 • www.pima.gov/nrpr

TRAILS PARKEnchanted Hills Trails Park is a 356-acre natural open space park located on the eastern foothills of Tucson Mountain Park at 3280 W. 36th Street, Tucson, AZ 85713; LON:111.03680527000; LAT: 32.19232067000.

The park is named for the scenic Enchanted Hills Wash, which courses through the southern part of the natural area. Pima County acquired the Enchanted Hills Trails Park property with Starr Pass Environmental Enhancement Funds (EEF) to expand Tucson Mountain Park, and to protect the area’s Sonoran Desert habitat. This trails park is a prime example of development funding open space acquisition.

The Enchanted Hills Trails Park offers terrific views of the city of Tucson, surrounding mountain ranges and Tucson Mountain Park. Despite its close urban proximity, Enchanted Hills maintains a remote feel for park users, who can enjoy 7 miles of non-motorized trails for hikers, trail runners, mountain bicyclists, hand-bicyclists and equestrians of all ability levels.

The Enchanted Hills Trails Park is intended to benefit the multitude of native flora and fauna species that inhabit the Sonoran Desert, while providing a recreational amenity for the local community and visitors alike. New trail construction will be mitigated with ongoing restoration efforts to bring this area back to the native Sonoran Desert environment it once was before decades of human activity negatively impacted this area. Enchanted Hills displays a unique combination of new trail construction and natural area restoration.

Trails Parks are a relatively new category of parks in Pima County. The Enchanted Hills Trails Park offers a “happy medium” between urban parks and pathways and trail systems in rural natural resource parks, providing the public with a wide variety of natural-surface trails close to downtown Tucson.

The park is open from dawn to dusk. Alcohol is prohibited. Stay on designated trails. Motorized vehicles, including electric bicycles, are

not allowed in the park. Do not litter. Pack it in, pack it out. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Please pick up

after your dog. It is illegal to remove or disturb any natural or

cultural resources.

Do not feed wildlife. No geocaching. No loitering at trailheads or in other areas. Trailheads are for access only. Park only in the

designated parking area.

Please be aware that all Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation park rules, as well as state and federal regulations, will be enforced.

Safety Checklist Take an ample supply of water with you. Wear a wide-brimmed hat. Mountain bikers and equestrians should wear

helmets. Use plenty of sunscreen. Wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. Know your route. Hike or ride with a friend. Inform someone of where you are going and when

you expect to return. Know your limitations. Carry a cell phone with you but be aware that

reception may not always be available. Be aware of cacti and venomous creatures.

Trail Courtesy All trail users should yield to

people with disabilities. Always practice trail courtesy:

yield to horses first, then pedestrians, then cyclists.

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Enchanted Hills Trails El Grupo Loop: 2.6 mi Enchanted Peak Trail: 0.3 mi Fire 7 Trail: 0.4 mi Frick Trail: 0.6 mi Greasewood Express Trail: 0.3 mi High Noon Trail: 0.3 mi Kain Trail: 0.3 mi Portal Trail: 0.9 mi Rift Trail: 0.2 mi Tecolote Trail: 0.5 mi Wild West Trail: 0.6 mi