Trip report by John Robichaud. The Palm Creek Hiking Club had its first hike of 2021 on Friday, January 8th. It was a cool clear morning drive to Tucson’s Saguaro National Park. Jerry led us to the trailhead next to the Sonoran desert museum. We then walked the base of Brown Mountain, ascending to the ridge for lunch with beautiful views of the canyons.
Pictures from Mary Anne Wilson
See the previous hike at Brown Mountain in this blog November 2018. Brown Mountain, Nov 2018
Directions: From Florence Blvd. take I-10 south to exit 236. Turn right and then right quickly, onto Marana Road. Drive one mile and turn left onto Sanders Road, then drive four miles. After stopping at the stop sign, turn left onto Avra Valley Road. Drive one mile and turn right onto Sandero Road. Proceed past the Saguaro Park entrance road to Mile Wide Road and turn left. Follow the signs for the Desert Museum. Travel just past the Desert Museum and turn right to Juan Santa Cruz Picnic area. Follow the one-way road to the south end and park just before it turns back toward the entrance. The trailhead is not marked but is just beyond the picnic tables.
