***NOTE: This hike is for Beginners ONLY !
If you are new to hiking or new to the Tucson/Sonoran Desert area or have limited ability this is a hike for you.

• Length: 3.4 miles total
• El gain 500'
*Rating: D - Beginner
**RESTRICTIONS: No guests, dogs, firearms or tobacco
• Cell phones SILENT during hike

Like most trails in the Tucson Mountains the Painted Hills trails are rough and rocky with sections of loose stones and rocks.
Hiking poles are recommended if you are unused to hiking on this type of trail surface.
There is a Google MyMaps here: https://tinyurl.com/yjws4u2n
There is a PDF trail map here: https://tinyurl.com/yfj9hc5t

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The information below is from Pima County Parks and Recreation
https://tinyurl.com/yar58suc

Painted Hills Trails Park is a 285-acre natural open space park that is situated between Anklam Road and Speedway Boulevard, and access to the park’s main trailhead is located approximately 0.4 miles west of N. Players Club Drive. Painted Hills Trails Park is the northern extent of Tucson Mountain Park.

Painted Hills Trails Park is renowned for its picturesque stands of saguaros, and is notable for its many peaks and natural quiet. Large mule deer can regularly be seen on the property, and wildlife that can be sighted include bobcat, javelina, coyotes, and the occasional Gila monster.

RSVP etiquette:
• Sign up only if you really intend to come
• If you need to cancel, do so BEFORE the deadline so someone can get your spot
• If you change your mind take yourself off the Going or Wait list
• Please don't be a no-show

Be sure to bring adequate water, food, trekking poles, etc.
As always - Hike at Your Own Risk

If you have questions:
Email: https://tinyurl.com/y3pz2gs9
Call/txt: 304.290.8066