Hello again, fellow hikers and desert lovers. Herein, the second edition of Tucson Mountains Trail Hound, the new column dedicated to detailing some of the lesser know trails in the Tucson Mountains, west of the city.

Well, it’s still hot, but hike we must. So, today we feature one of my very favorite mid-level trails, one with immediate proximity to downtown, and yet seldom used. I’ve virtually never see anybody of this trail in the 7-8 times I’ve been on it, so if you’re looking to hike in peace, this is a good one for you. Good walking or hiking shoes would be useful on this trail, as it’s rocky at times.