April 24, 2024
Introduction to Trail Running – Cienega Creek Preserve
PCNRPR (Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Re • 3500 W. River Road Tucson, AZ 85741 Organized by PCNRPR (Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation)
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About this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert while you hone your skills on the varied terrain of one of Pima County’s beautiful desert trails. Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world, while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out.
Participants should be comfortable running 4-6 miles on flat terrain. Elevation change is moderate, and distances are generally 4-6 miles.
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve at Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road 85641
From I-10 take exit 281- Sonoita/Patagonia to Marsh Station Road. Travel northeast on Marsh Station Road approximately 3 miles and watch for the Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead sign on the right. If you get to the large colorful Cienega Creek sign on the left side of the road, you have gone too far. Turn around and go back down the road to the trailhead parking area. There are restrooms but there is no water available at this trailhead. Group meets at the ramada in the parking lot.
Please bring water and sun protection and wear clothing and close-toed shoes that you will be comfortable running in.
Age Category
All Ages
Location
Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead,16248 E Marsh Station Rd Vail, AZ 85641
Instructor
Environmental Education
Age and Gender
Co-Ed