Wild Burro Canyon

Where: Marana, AZ Trail: Wild Burro Trail combined with the Lower Javelina Trail in the Wild Burro Canyon of the Tortolito Mountains northwest of Tucson. When: December 26, 2008 Weather: Bright and sunny with temperatures in the low 60s. (cool) Birds of note: Loggerhead Shrike Trail notes: Wild Burro Trail is flat and meanders through a wash. Lots of birds were flitting about. Once you clear the Dove Mountain development (Ritz-Carlton coming in 2009!) you can connect with other trails depending on the elevation and distance you want to cover. Towering Saguaro and lots of big rocks to sit on and take in the view.

Encountered many other hikers. It would be neat to stand on the Upper Javelina Trail and watch the water rush down through the canyon during a monsoon thunderstorm.