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Saguaro National Park - Douglas Spring Trail hike to Bridal Wreath Falls
Come along with us as we hike on the Douglas Spring Trail at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, AZ. This hike took us to Bridal Wreath Falls.
(All drone shots where NOT filmed inside the National Park)
Music: The Engagement - Silent Partner
Music: Tucson - Silent Partner
Tucson Hike - Douglas Springs Trail - HD
This is the trail that starts at the trail head at the end of Speedway, on the east side of Tucson. The video shows my hike up the first five miles of the trail. This is an elevation rise of 1850 feet from the parking lot, and took almost 2.5 hours to get to the top.
Douglas Springs Trail
Watching Golden Eagles and hiking to a waterfall in the Rincon Mountains.
Tucson MTB, Starr Pass Trail , Tucson Mountain Park
Riding a portion of the Starr Pass Trail in Tucson Mountain Park. Excellent riding weather, late February 2016
The Waterfalls of Tucson AZ
Some of our adventures hiking to some of Tucsons best spring runoff waterfalls.
Tucson, Arizona 004 - Bike Trails - Santa Cruz Park South
Tucson, Arizona has miles and miles of bike paths for cyclist choosing to avoid the open road. This is the first of many videos to come to introduce you to bike paths, where you can park and how long each route is. Paths for every level of cyclist. See more community videos at thetrudeaugroup.com.
Hidden Cameras on the Arizona Border: Coyotes, Bears, and Trails
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WASHINGTON (July 16, 2009) Wildlife populations are increasingly threatened by illegal immigration and the alien smugglers who are cutting paths through federally protected lands. While environmental groups put out study after study detailing potential negative effects of a border fence on the environment, the story of the negative effects of not stopping illegal immigration across the Mexican border is a story that has remained untold, until now.
The Center for Immigration Studies has produced a web video using exclusive hidden camera footage. Additionally, the video includes maps used by the federal government to track illegal activity. Hidden Cameras on the Arizona Border: Coyotes, Bears, and Trails, raises questions about environmentalists focus on stopping a border fence, when endangered species and vegetation have already been proven to suffer significantly where no fence exists. Abandoned vehicles, drug drops, illegal groups trekking and camping, along with the predictable human waste and immense litter left behind, have destroyed fragile Arizona ecosystems.
Hidden Cameras on the Arizona Border, written and narrated by Janice Kephart, takes the story to a region threatened by increased illegal immigration, the Huachuca Mountains and Coronado National Forest in the southeast quadrant of Arizona. The mountainous terrain of these borderlands are seeing increasing activity right now, with drug dealers and alien smugglers referred to as coyotes and their clients using these trails to avoid the Border Patrol, which has limited access to these areas. Hidden cameras capture illegal activity as far as 10 miles north of the Mexican border, yet also capture large species such as bears, mountain lions, deer, wild pigs, and turkeys, which are experiencing the illegal activity first hand.
On a larger scale, President Obamas immigration and environmental platforms for rule of law on our borders and a greener America remain unreconciled when it comes to the effect of the huge numbers of illegal immigrants being caught on hidden cameras trekking through public lands the federal government is responsible for controlling. These alien crossings are not legal, and they make clear that our borders are far from secure. In fact, the numbers of illegals on these trails is rising. In June 2009, 575 illegal aliens were picked up on just 14 of the hidden cameras featured in this video along 12 trials. Hundreds of these trails exist, and new ones are being cut illegally every day. And while these animals call these mountains home now, how long will these beautiful lands remain unspoiled if the border is not secured? And who is protecting this nation from those illegally trekking through them?
tanque verde peak via tanque verde ridge trail tucson arizona 1_9_2013
tanque verde peak tucson arizona....18 mile hike round trip 4000 elevation gain
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Saguaro Cactus National Park East Tucson Arizona USA
AZ Weekend Outdoors Hike Wasson Peak
Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas takes us on her favorite outdoor activity.
Wasson Peak Trail is a 9 mile out and back trail located near Tucson that features beautiful wild flowers. It is the highest point of the Tucson Mountains and is located in Saguaro National Park West. For more info go here.
Trail run Tucson Mountains Yetman trail
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Hiking | Tanque Verde Ridge Trail - Saguaro National Park, Arizona
We hiked 4.4 miles round trip on the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail in the Rincon Moutain District (East) of Saguaro National Park, in Tucson, AZ. We hiked it end of February and the weather was great. A good hike in winter and early spring.
The trail is moderately trafficked and well maintained. It has a steady gradual elevation with a beautiful panorama on the city of Tucson and mountains around. The trail is quiet (except for helicopters from time to time). The terrain is a bit rocky. You can hike as far as you want and turn around any time the way you came. We wanted a day hike so that's what we did.
Bring more water than you would, particularly on a hot day as there is no shade at all on the trail. There is no water at the trailhead and you can refill at the Visitor center when getting into the pack. For footwear, wearing good hiking shoes is a must.
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Sutherland Trail to waterfall
Spring ride out of Catalina State Park. Went riding with Rosemary Minter on the Sutherland trail, with a spur trail up to the Dripping Springs Falls, though on this day they were more than dripping. Wild Poppies and green this year.
Manning Camp to Turkey Creek Trailhead, Part 1 via Devil's Bathtub - Rincon Mountains
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Bridal Wreath Falls
Douglas Springs Trailhead to Bridal Wreath Falls-Saguaro National Park-January 2020
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Directions: From Interstate 10 take the Speedway Blvd exit and drive East until you reach the end of Speedway Blvd. The trailhead will be on your right. There is no toilet or water at the trailhead. There is a bench with shade.
Permit: Even though this trail begins outside the park, the trail is in a fee area. I know of three ways to purchase your pass.
1. Online at
2. At the park gate; 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, Arizona 85730 (
3. At the trailhead by using your phone to scan the code on the sign
The pass is good for one week (no day passes).
If you have happen to an annual interagency pass, you’re golden. And if while visiting the area you plan to do much hiking, buying an interagency pass may be the way to go as it gets you into Saguaro Park, both East and West, as well as Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area, which is gorgeous and not to be missed! And of course all other National Parks such as the Grand Canyon.
The hike: This is an out and back hike. It’s about 6 miles with an elevation gain of 1070 ft over 3 miles.
The trail was well marked and well maintained.
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This was a beautiful hike!
As I entered the trail I was struck by how it seemed as though someone had planned where to plant everything. But I suspect that humans simply cleared a trail through nature’s brilliant landscaping.
About 1/2 mile in I became aware that every step I’d taken so far had been up a gradual incline. And this climb would not end until I reached Bridal Wreath falls.
Some the elevation was barely noticeable, other areas reminded me of being a child and trying to climb the stairs, 2 or 3 steps at a time! There are many, many stairs along this trail making the descent a little rough on the knees and making me thankful I brought my trekking poles.
Because of recent rains in the area, the creeks were flowing and I was treated to the magical sound of running water as it flowed over several cascades and tiny waterfalls. There’s not much that makes a desert hike more special than this!
If you’re visiting and don’t know the desert, please keep in mind that this water it is definitely seasonal. You can bring a filter for backup but bring your own drinking water as this flow can change from one day to the next.
That’s it! I hope you enjoy this little trek through the park and that it inspires you to visit one day!
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Tucson Hikes - Loma Alta - Quilter Trail - HD
This is the Google Earth video I made of my hike up into the Rincon foothills starting at the Camino Loma Alta trail head, following Hope Camp trail and then hiking up Quilter trail.
Hiking Saguaro National Park - Tanque Verde Ridge
This video finds us in Saguaro National Park East just outside of Tucson, Arizona, on 12-30-2017 hiking the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail. The trail climbs steadily from the trail head and goes for several more miles than what we hiked. The 6.15 miles that we did climbed 1890 feet and took us 4 hours to complete. There are numerous different cacti here and the scenery is quite nice.
Saguaro National Park East, Arizona, United States 1999
Saguaro National Park East, Arizona, United States
Another video Saguaro National Park West
The Rincon Mountain District is located at the eastern edge of Tucson, and includes the land protected in the original National Monument. Plant communities at the lower elevations in the park are typical of the Sonoran Desert, while the Rincon Mountains support a temperate coniferous forest. The highest peak in this range is Mica Mountain, at an elevation of 8,664 feet (2,641 m). This side of the park has fewer saguaro than its western counterpart, but they are larger in size due to higher amounts of rainfall and runoff from the Rincon Mountains.
The key feature of this district is its 8.3-mile (13.4 km) Cactus Forest Loop Drive, which provides access to the two picnic areas and the central trails. Hiking on this side of the park is readily accessible to visitors. There are trailheads present at the east end of Speedway and Broadway and these are popular with equestrians, especially on weekends. Off the park's loop road there are several additional trailheads. Each Visitor Center can supply a map of hiking trails in the park.
At the southern boundary of the park is the Hope Camp Trails, which are also popular with equestrians. Access to the Hope Camp Trails is found at the end of Camino Loma Alta. This road is paved, except for the last 200 yards or so. This section of the park was added in 1991 when the United States Congress authorized the purchase of an additional 4,011 acres (1,623 ha).
There are no campgrounds accessible by road in the park but the Rincon Mountain District is open to backcountry camping at designated sites. The site closest to a road is the Douglas Spring Campground, which requites a 5.9-mile (9.5 km) hike. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays. The fee for this permit is $6.00 per campsite, per night. There are no overnight accommodations for recreational vehicles in the park, but facilities are available at Colossal Cave Mountain Park which is ten miles (16 km) south of the Rincon District Visitor Center on Old Spanish Trail.
Saguaro National Park East
Waterfalls of the Rincon Mountains
Waterfalls in the desert outside of Tucson? You bet. After a wet winter, cascades erupt throughout the mountains surrounding Tucson, Arizona. Enjoy this short video!