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Summary: This is an excellent introductory hike for someone who normally doesnt get out there. You can negotiate the trail with ease in a pair of tennis shoes, but hiking boots will enable you to continue farther up the trail. This trek doesnt end at Bridal Wreath Falls, but it is a common end point for most hikers. The scenery is classic Sonoran Desert Scrub, and the further you go on the trail, the more you get. For most begginers, the reward of a beautiful waterfall at the end of the hike, is about they need to get hooked. I've personally introduced a lot of "never hiked before" folks to the outdoors by taking them on this hike. The whole family from toddlers to elderly enjoy this trek on a regular basis, not many steep hills and lots of hikers to keep you company. For those more experienced backpackers who plan to stay overnight, you'll need a permit available from the Saguaro National Park office. Trailhead: From Downtown Tucson, take Speedway Blvd Eastbound toward the Rincon mountain range. Speedway dead-ends at the trailhead. (Lat:32.14 Lon:-110.41) Trail Guides for Douglas Spring Trail: Tucson Hiking Guide by Betty Leavengood (Pruett Publishing Companey) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Horses, Ranger Contact: Suguaro National Park 3693 Old Spanish Trail, Tucson AZ. 85730 (520) 733-5153 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by John McKenna, who has posted 8 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 5 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Viewer on 3/24/2012 The term "easy" on some of the park literature is misleading, as some parts of the trail are very narrow and quite steep. However, it is a beautiful hike, and with sufficient time (I took 6 hours as I was birdwatching and taking pictures) and lots of water and food, it was a very interesting worthwhile hike. There were many lizards out and about, a few desert birds and several species of butterflies. The scenery is magnificent. I wish that horses could be kept off the trail as it is too narrow in some places to pass comfortably. I recommend the hike highly and hope to do the trip again next year 
Reviewed by Victoria on 12/2/2011 Really fun hike with outstanding views the whole way. Great workout and very scenic with tons of variety. Easily one of my favorites.
Reviewed by Erin on 10/2/2011 I absolutely love this trail!!! Stunning views, wonderful wildlife, and great fun. One of my favorite trails! 
Reviewed by Joe on 4/25/2011 A great out and back trail. I love it just prior to the falls when you get up in the mountain and it flattens out a bit, with tucson visible way out in the distance between the foothills. We had gone up in the fall of last year and the waterfall was just drip, drip, drip, and nothing but sand instead of a pool. be careful of bees!
Reviewed by Rosie on 2/24/2011 The weather was perfect for the trail but with no rain lately, the waterfall was just barely dripping. We hiked to the falls with five kids (8 -12 years) and all did great with minimal whining. It's a great trail for kids as it has a lot of variety. There are also some fun rocks to stop and explore about half-way which breaks up the excursion.
Reviewed by LittleJoe on 9/15/2010 This is easily my favorite hike in Saguaro. I would agree with others that it is more Moderate than Easy, but alot of that depends on what time of year you go. It's much harder in the summer months due to the heat and humidity. The falls will generally only be flowing during snow melt periods. In the summer time, unless it just rained, it will be a trickle. The best part of the hike though is getting to the more level portion of ground just before the falls. Walking through that area on the way back to the trailhead provides a breathtaking a surreal view of the Rincons, Catalinas, and Tucson in the distance. I would highly recommend this is a trip to take out-of-towners (who are in shape) to give them a good taste of the sky islands
Reviewed by Laura on 6/30/2010 I agree with the last 2 posts about it being more moderate than easy. Waterfalls in Tucson though....worth every step.
Reviewed by Gay on 4/19/2010 Hiked this trail today and found it not easy but moderate. A lot of up hiking until you got to the top. We only hiked a little over an hour up and came back down. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
