Soldier Trail Coronado National Forest Santa Catalina Mountains Tucson, Arizona Distance: 5 miles round trip Type: out & back Time: 1.5-hr run Season: not summer Elevation Range: 3250-4800 ft Permit Required: no USGS 7.5' Topo: Agua Caliente Hill Wilderness: no bikes Trail Map (1.3 MB PDF) Updated 12/2009

Description

The trail starts unforgivingly on an exposed south-facing slope. It's a steep climb for the first half-mile and, after a brief respite, continues to climb steeply. You'll be rewarded with views without the crowds. For a longer hike or run you can continue on the Arizona Trail or Bug Spring Trail.

How to get there

Take the Catalina Highway to the Soldier Trail Trailhead (on left) at mile 1.3.

Trail Log

This is an easy trail to follow. It's the only one until you reach the old prison camp at about 2.6 miles.

Notes

Start early to avoid traffic and heat on the trail.