Alamo Springs Trail

14810 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658

This park is 10.5 miles from Windfeather Resort and is about a 15-minute drive.

No park fees. Restrooms are available at beginning of trail. You will need to stop at a manned gate on Secret Springs Dr. on your way to the trails. Just let them know you're going hiking. Park in the Wild Burrow parking lot a short way past the manned gate.

Hours - Dawn to Dusk and open year round. Recommend starting early during the hot summer months.

Length & Rating of Trail for Alamo Springs Trail - 6.60 mile loop. 1250' elevation change. The trail has a lot of rocks and climbing up. This is a moderately challenging trail.

Exclusive Services

The Tortolita Trails has 29 miles of trails throughout the area. There is parking and restrooms available at the beginning of the Wild Burrow trailhead. All of the trails start off on the Wild Burrow trailhead, then you can branch off onto other trails. You will enjoy some beautiful, young and old Saguaro cacti, incredible rock formations, and amazing mountains views. Be one with nature as you climb rocks and small boulders on the Alamo Springs trail.

We started out on the Wild Burrow trail, then veered off onto the Alamo Springs trail. There are a couple of benches along this trail which makes for a nice place to sit and rest.

This is an incredibly beautiful, rugged trail, and would highly recommend it if you're up for the task.

For an easier hike, you can checkout the Wild Burrow Trail and Lower Javelina Trails

Trails Are Well Marked and Color Coded

Trails are well marked and colored coded.

Follow Colored Arrows for Trail You Want

Colored arrows for trailheads.

Restrooms

Restrooms at beginning of the Wild Burrow Trail.

Ramada

Ramada to enjoy a snack or shade near restrooms. Look for the metal box at the Wild Burrow trailhead which shows you all of the trails in this area.

Map of Trails

After you've hiked Wild Burro trail for a little ways, you'll find this map where you can split off onto other trails. Trail are very well marked and color-coded.

Amazing Views!

Enjoy amazing views as you hike through the desert. Lots of Saguaro Cacti, large boulders, desert vegetation, and you might see some wildlife!

PHOTO ALBUM

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Alamo Springs Trail Amazing boulders and rock formations!	Rocky Trail A beautiful hike and climb in the Tortolita Mountains!
Saguaro Cacti and Rock Formations	Views of Tucson Enjoy some amazing views of Tucson as you hike in the Tortolita Mountains.
Bird Watching A great place for our bird lovers!	"Life List" Bird Watching Birders with a "life list" may find a few species to check off here.
Ocotillo Ocotillo is sprouting its leaves! Soon it'll be producing some colorful blooms.	Bench Seat You'll find a couple of bench seats to sit and rest at during your trek.
Alamo Springs Trail	Geology of the Tortolitas Learn about some history of the Tortolita Mountains.
Skeleton Saguaro Cactus This skeleton saguaro has some great character! What do you see?	Wildflower Enjoy all of the beautiful colors of the landscape.
Cholla Cactus	Cholla Cactus
Large Boulders Enjoy walking amongst large boulders.	Ancient Saguaro Cactus Enjoy walking amongst many ancient Saguaro Cacti.
Beautiful Blue Skies Beautiful blue skies!!	Kim and Kathy The end of an amazing hike!!