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Summary: Agua Caliente Hill is uniquely positioned between Tucson's Santa Catalina Mountains, the Rincons Mountains and very close to downtown Tucson. The hike is relavely long and strenuous but the incredible views of both mountain ranges make it worth the effort. The first quarter of the hike follows an old overgrown jeep trail. After following the jeep trail for about 2.5 miles this trail merges with another trail that approaches from Agua Caliente Canyon. After another 0.5 miles you will reach a saddle which is the intersection with yet another trail (official trail), there is a trail marker at this location. The rest of hike follows the obvious ridgline to the top of the peak. The views from the peak are excellent. This is a great location to view Tanque Verde Peak and the Douglas Springs route to Mica Mountain. Trailhead: From downtown Tucson follow Speedway east to its intersection with Wilmot. Follow Wilmot north to Tanque Verde. Follow Tanque Verde for about 7.5 miles to Soldier. Follow Soldier to Prince and turn right, follow Prince for a mile to Wentworth. Turn left on Wentworth and look for a place to park. I followed a dirt road for about a half of a mile to a pullout. This is where the trail begins. Note that are several possible starting points for this hike. If for whatever reason this trailhead is not accessible consult a map for other options. In my opinion this is the best starting point for the hike because few people follow this route so there will be much less traffic on the lower portion of the hike. (Lat:32.27744 Lon:-110.7205) Trail Guides for Agua Caliente Hill: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Coronado National Forest: (520)749-8700 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Rob Brinkerhoff, who has posted 33 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by courtney on 8/13/2006 This was a challenging hike with some steep terrain and loose gravel on the way up to the ridge. However, when atop the ridge, well worth the effort for the views which are absolutely spectacular!!! After reaching the peak, the descent into the canyon is a bit tricky but the waterfalls, pools and rock formations are remarkable. We hiked out to the original trailhead via the canyon. We had to navigate some water, trees and tricky rock but it's do-able and worth it!!
Reviewed by Liz on 2/4/2006 Another way to get there - Catalina Highway North to Snyder. Take Snyder East past the stop sign (turns into a divided highway after stop sign) to Suzenu. Take a left (NORTH) on Suzenu and park at the neighborhood gates. Walk the dirt road through the neighborhood and go straight where the road tuns to the left. Go through the gates. The wide road turns into a trail. Good time.
Reviewed by Marge on 2/12/2005 The directions to start this hike are no longer usable--there are many "no tresspassing for any reason" signs. An accepted route is to take Fort Lowell east from Houghton Rd until you come to the last left turn (E. Placita Remuda). Follow this road, bearing left as it turns into a dirt road and goes around a house. You'll come to a paved parking area next to a Coronado National Forest sign and gate. The trail is marked here and at the saddle (3 miles) where you can turn around or continue to the summit (1.5 miles more). The last half mile is very steep with loose rock. The view is the same as along the trail but you can say you've been on top of the highest hill due east of Tucson. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Pima County Hiking, Pima County Trails, Pima County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
