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Summary: This is a really nice hike that gives a sense of why the Tucson Mountains have been dubbed "The Tucson Chaos" by some. The first leg of the trail starts at the Cam-Boh picnic area and follows the Cam-Boh trail for 1.25 miles to the Panther Wash. Following the Panther Wash north, you will quickly approach the beautifully rugged ridgeline of both Panther and Safford Peak. The current theory regarding the origins of the Tucson Mountains is that they were a volcanic top that rested on top of the granite Santa Catalina Mountains. Over many millennia the Tucson Mountains slid 20 mile west leaving the Tucson basin in between (still looking for a good citation). At the foothills of Panther Peak the wash connects with the Roadrunner Trail which takes you back to the Cam-Boh picnic area. This leg of the loop is aptly named; I spotted at least 5 roadrunners on my trip. Trailhead: From Speedway and Campbell drive west on speedway to the I-10 Frontage Road. Turn right (north) on Frontage Rd. During I-10 construction follow Frontage Rd. to W Ina Rd. Turn left at W Ina Rd and go 2.8 miles. Turn left at N Wade Rd which takes a slight right onto W Picture Rocks Rd after half a mile. Following W Picture Rocks Rd for 3.5 miles you will see a dirt road that takes you to the Cam-Boh picnic area. (Lat:32.3198 Lon:-111.16686) Trail Guides for Panther Peak - Roadrunner Loop: Tucson Hiking Guide by Betty Leavengood (Pruett Publishing) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Horses, Ranger Contact: Saguaro National Park - www.nps.gov/sagu - (520) 733-5158 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jeff Branscum, who has posted 27 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Karen on 2/21/2010 The desert was beautiful, green and healthy. We enjoyed the hike until we got to the wash. Hiking in the wash wasn't as pretty, too sandy and low to see the beauty of the desert. (Kids might enjoy exploring the wash) We found a trail that wasn't maintained that looked to go up to panther peak. We followed it for a while then went back down to the wash and finished the loop. If I do it again,I would hike to the peak and hike back the same way I came and skip the wash. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
