Recreation in Old West Tucson
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Over 22,000 acres of trails in the mountain range between downtown Tucson and Old West Tucson. Wildlife - deer, javalina, bobcat, coyotes, jackrabbits, maybe even mountain lions - is abundant and birds - from hummingbirds to road runners - abound. Trails for hiking, mountain biking and horses. Bordering Saguaro National Park West.
Tucson
Mountain Park -
Spectacular saguaro forests grace this 20,000 acre national park bordering Tucson Mountain Park with the Visitor Center just up Kinney Road. Many trails, exhibits on the beautiful Sonoran desert, petroglypths, and more. Giants saguaros, which live up to 150 years, thrive among the gorgeous rocks on the rain-catching western slopes of the Tucson Mountains.
Saguaro
National Park West
A unique view of the saguaro-studded Sonoran desert. Several commercial ventures offer flights over the Tucson Mountains and/or Saguaro National Park - Balloon America, Inc., Fleur De Tucson, Southern Arizona Balloon Excursions, and Tucson Balloon Rides.
Ballooning-
Residents of Tucson Estates, Tucson Estates No. 2, The Foothills, and Western Way RV Resort have access to this private 18 hole USGA certified executive golf course.
Golf
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Archery and Shooting
Public and private ranges are available nearby for those who enjoy archery target shooting in the outdoors all year around - The Tucson Trap and Skeet Club, Tucson Mountain Park Rifle and Pistol Range, and the Tucson Mountain Park Archery Range.
