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Summary: A delightful hike that will traverse through classic desert terrain, you'll see all the typical desert scenery along with spectacular views of the Rincon Mountain Range and Catalina Mountains. You'll start on the Douglas Spring Trailhead and after a very short distance you'll see a trail sign indicating the Garwood trail heading right (South). This trail is very well marked with multiple trail intersections and plenty of signs. After about 3 miles you'll reach the Garwood Dam, here you'll continue on Eastbound through the Carrillo Trail taking you closer to the Rincon's. After a couple of miles in the foothills offering you spectacular view's, you'll intersect the Douglas Spring Trail just below the Bridal Wreath Falls. Take this mostly downhill section of the Trail Westbound and it will carry you right back to the Douglas Spring Trailhead where you started. Trailhead: From Downtown Tucson Take Speedway Blvd, Eastbound toward the Rincon Mountain Range. Speedway dead-ends at the trailhead, the parking lot will be on your right. (Lat:32.13 Lon:-110.41) Trail Guides for Garwood Dam To Douglas Spring Trail loop: Tucson Hiking Guide by Betty Leavengood (Pruett Publishing Companey) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Horses, Ranger Contact: Saguaro National Park 520 733 5153 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by John McKenna, who has posted 8 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by PC on 2/15/2008 Did the hike in mid-December and enjoyed it. The review that describes the Carillo Trail as shorter and not connecting to the DS Trail is not correct, though---I succeeded in taking Carillo to make the connection. The other reviewer may have got off of Carillo at the junction of Carillo and Three Tanks and Wild Horse, which all happens in a wash and is indeed rather confusing...but it's important to bear sharply left to stay on Carillo there.
Reviewed by D. McLaughlin on 10/11/2005 Nice hike, but the directions are misleading. The Carillo trail is shorter and never skirts the Rincons. After the Garwood trail, take the Three Tanks trail to hook back up with the Douglas Springs trail. The actual elevation gain is over 1000'; the Three Tanks trail crosses a ridge before dropping down to Douglas Springs. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Pima County Hiking, Pima County Trails, Pima County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||