Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Sweetwater Preserve Nature Hike with a Geology Twist
December 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$5
Learn about the natural, cultural, and geological history of the Tucson Mountains on this 4-mile hike with a variety of terrain: gravel trail, sandy wash, rugged uphill, and some obstacles to climb over.
Trekking poles are encouraged, and sure-footedness is a must. Bring your lunch and plenty of water.
DIRECTIONS: Sweetwater Preserve, 4001 N. Tortolita Road, Tucson 85745 From I-10 take exit 252 Ruthrauff/El Camino del Cerro. Take Camino del Cerro west to Tortolita Road. Turn left (south) on Tortolita Road and go to the end of the road to the trailhead parking lot. There are no restrooms and no water available at this trailhead. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky. Please carry water and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
Ages 13+
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