Jan 23, 2025 8:30 AM –11:00 AM

Tortolita Preserve Nature Trek

Enjoy a morning on the trails in Marana!

Tortolita Preserve offers magnificent vistas and showcases the distinct plant and animal communities of the Sonoran Desert. Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist for a morning of guided exploration, wandering among the stately saguaros as we watch for birds and other wildlife that make their homes in this beautiful patch of native desert vegetation.

Trekking poles are encouraged, and sure-footedness is a must.

Designed for ages 12 and up and registration is required.


Group meets at Tortolita Preserve Trailhead at the end of Moore Road. Bring water and snacks (but leave no trace!) and be sure to wear sunscreen.

Admission

$5 for Marana Residents, $6.25 for non-residents
Mapped location of Tortolita Preserve Nature Trek

Tortolita Preserve

6250 West Moore Road Marana, AZ 85658
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Upcoming Dates

  • Thursday, March 13

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Tortolita Preserve and Trail System

The Tortolita Preserve was established in 2009, to preserve fascinating, monumental Saguaros, Ironwood trees, and habitat that exemplifies the desert valley ecosystem. It is located on the Tortolita Fan, a flat area at the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, shaped by the water flows off the mountains. The Preserve consists of 2,400 acres of mostly-flat, gently-sloping desert. This area is thick with native Sonoran Desert vegetation and abundant Saguaro cacti. It is popular for walking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding, and nature photography. The full loop around the...
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