Hiked the Wild Mustang Trail on 12/1/24. Started early to catch the sunrise up in the mountains. A fantastic and gorgeous hike with plenty of beautiful vistas. The Wild Mustang Trail traverses through a very remote area of Marana and portion of Pima County Tortolita Mountain Park. Nice and quiet---can't even hear the trains! Once again, no wild horses seen. Maybe next time!
Route: Wild Burro→Upper Javelina→ Wild Mustang→Wild Burro→Alamo Springs→ Alamo Springs Spur→Wild Burro
Stats: 9 miles - up/down 1,450' - 2.8 mph
Trail Conditions: excellent, very dry, lots of dried-out knee-high grass
Although fairly long with a decent elevation gain, I high recommend this hike if you have not done it before. For those who are unable, below is a link to a one-minute 3-D video of the track and some photos.
Happy Holidays!
Photos (from left to right and down): Sonoran City Lights, Quiet Canyon Wash, Catalina Sunrise, Prickly Pear Hill, Upper Wild Burro Flats
