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Particularly Special Place
Description
The Sun Circle is an archeo-astronomical monument. This public art project consists of eight curved stone structures that are aligned to be oriented with the sunrise and sunset at the solstices and equinoxes. There are plenty of benches to enjoy this gem while on a break from your run.
Short Run: This gem is located approximately a half mile WNW of the parking lot on the south side of River Rd that is just west of N. La Canada Dr.
Gem Type: Other
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
9.4
mi
15.1
km
Wasson Peak Summit
Intermediate/Difficult
Flowing Wells, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Flowing Wells, AZ |
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28
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4.9
mi
7.9
km
Romero Pools
Intermediate/Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Oro Valley, AZ |
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32
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1.9
mi
3.0
km
Pusch Peak Trail
Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ
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Difficult
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Oro Valley, AZ |
Unknown
Update
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27
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4.2
mi
6.7
km
Phoneline Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Catalina Foothills, AZ |
All Clear
Update
41 days ago
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19
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1.5
mi
2.4
km
Blacketts Ridge
Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
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Difficult
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Catalina Foothills, AZ |
Unknown
Update
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24
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16.9
mi
27.2
km
Bear Canyon Loop
Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Catalina Foothills, AZ |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry - bear creek was raging with all the recent precip. be prepared for wet feet and just embrace it. I counted ~6 mandatory crossings.
33 days ago
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20
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5.3
mi
8.6
km
Seven Falls Out and Back
Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Catalina Foothills, AZ |
All Clear
Update
Dry - There are several water crossings that are navigable rock hopping for the most part. Only once removed shoes.
57 days ago
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21
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8.4
mi
13.5
km
Wasson Peak Circle Route
Intermediate/Difficult
Tucson Estates, AZ
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Tucson Estates, AZ |
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25
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8.7
mi
14.0
km
Mount Kimball Out-and-Back
Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
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Difficult
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Catalina Foothills, AZ |
Unknown
Update
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14
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6.5
mi
10.4
km
Romero Canyon Trail
Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ
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Difficult
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Oro Valley, AZ |
All Clear
Update
Dry, Mostly Dry: Water flowing at higher elevations due to snow melt. Trail beyond pools in good shape past 4000 ft.
20 days ago
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14
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