Near Desert Tortoise Trail
A Great Horned Owl spotted along the Hawks Nest Trail.

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Desert Tortoise Trail

4.3 (3 Ratings)
A winding trail along the side of the mountain, connecting to longer loops.
1.1
mi
Distance
99
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.07mi
Distance
99ft
Elevation Gain
76ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,774ft
High Point
1,668ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is a short connector, and it connects the Hawks Nest Trail with the Valle Verde Trail. Instead of following ridgelines, this trail cuts across the same mountains that other trails summit. It's flat and mostly operates as a thoroughfare to move from one place to another.

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December 30, 2024
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March 22, 2024
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