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Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead
9101 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742, United States
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Gr
Review №1

Wonderful sandy trails with lots of unique desert plants and critters. Easy to traverse the trails yet easy to get disoriented as to directions to head at the sign crossings. Take your patience and extra water if you are a retired geezer like me.

Wi
Review №2

Here from Tennessee, this was within walking distance. Really great views, the XC trail was my favorite views of the mountains, some of the time the other trails are too close to roads to really feel like you’re in nature (but it’s still great). The trails are very well marked and navigating is really easy. Well worth walking a couple of miles to get to it.

Ke
Review №3

Nice easy walking trails.

Ca
Review №4

Accessible from multiple points, allows dogs on leashes, easy trail walking, free parking. The west half of the trail system is nicely free of traffic noise. The east half is close to busy streets.

Da
Review №5

A great place to walk and enjoy nature. when you are walking through this trail it almost feels like you are in the middle of nowhere which makes you feel relaxed and at peace.

Sh
Review №6

Very well marked trail with lots to see. Love this trail and travel it often.

La
Review №7

An easy walk thru the Sanctuary, lots of desert plants to enjoy with great Arizona scenic Views.

SV
Review №8

This is a sweet series of trails in the city! Easy to walk. Can do a quick hike or several miles. Catalina Mountain views & natural desert botanicals are gorgeous. Coyotes come out & start tipping just before dusk. I loved it.

Sh
Review №9

So vast and open. You can spend a lot of time here. Good trails and signage so you dont get lost.

He
Review №10

A gorgeous desert hike hidden in the middle of town, who would have known?There are multiple trails here providing the opportunity to customize your hike distance to your liking. The most traveled loop is the Maeveen Behan which is about 2.5 miles long. If you have the right footwear and are reasonably fit, it could be completed in about an hour.The trail itself is flat with some sandy wash crossings, but otherwise mostly hard rocky terrain. Much of the trail is wide enough for two-way hiking. A nice easy hike to get your blood flowing and head clear.

Ka
Review №11

A great place to walk the dog, the trail is nice and the views are pretty. Overall a nice experience for an outdoor walk.

Z
Review №12

There was a lot of scenery, and good views but trash and litter near the entrance. Gorgeous view of the mountains and a nice easy walk.

Pa
Review №13

Nice place for an easy hike, plenty of scenery and good parking.

VL
Review №14

What a nice park with great trails. We just relocated here and this park is near us. There is a variety of trails. So far we have found them to be easy walks. It can get warm so take water. There are pet waste bags available also. We plan on exploring this park more.

Ch
Review №15

I love this underused trail so much that Im reluctant to share this review being tempted to keep it to myself. If you need some peace and solitude in a beautiful setting this is it. American Coyotes, American Kestrels, Purple Martins, and many of the usual suspects of birds can be seen here.

Mi
Review №16

Short, but a nice little walk.

Em
Review №17

Nature was bueatiful and stories on signs are very interesting.

Jo
Review №18

I have been going to Maeveen Sanctuary for a while now. I really enjoy it. My only complaints are, people walk thier dogs there and do not clean up after them. Another issue I have seen is people ride motorcycles and quads on the trail sometimes.

Sh
Review №19

This used to be a quiet little place close to our home to trail run or just take a nature walk. Now its super crowded, many seem to use it for their pets and dont pick up after them, and the trail that was kind of narrow and provided a unique real desert perspective is now widened and well used. So three stars that people are using it and free stars cuz its not the sanctuary it used to be.

Ed
Review №20

Crooked Tree golf course is one of my favorite places to play!

Ma
Review №21

Great walk with our dogs.

Lu
Review №22

Mainly go here to play Pokémon go with others in the area. The trail head has 2 stops and a gym. It is also a quite area with little activity and is easy to park. The in game gym has also been the site of an exclusive ex raid more than once. As for the trail itself I have yet to explore it but from the reviews I need to grab my camera and go for a hike.

Ap
Review №23

Very easy walk. Enjoyable. Walk it a lot.

P
Review №24

This is a lovely hidden gem.

AZ
Review №25

A good place to go for quiet reflection...

Bi
Review №26

Great place to walk your dogs and enjoy nature.

Ro
Review №27

Nice trail to mountain bike

Ma
Review №28

Urban park bordered by schools, roads, playing & a gokf course. mostly flat sandy loop interrupted by shallow washes

So
Review №29

Realy beautiful

Ly
Review №30

Nice level biking or walking path through the desert.

Mi
Review №31

Nice place to take a desert walk, especially near sunset.

Ka
Review №32

So pretty ️

Jo
Review №33

Great trail system with lots of wildlife that is rarely busy.

Mi
Review №34

Beautiful

An
Review №35

Lovely scenery

Ji
Review №36

Beautiful! Please respect it.

Fr
Review №37

Beautiful dessert setting.

Do
Review №38

I love parks

Tr
Review №39

Nice ... clean

sp
Review №40

I love the grass

Ma
Review №41

Love the desert

Mi
Review №42

No bathrooms available

Re
Review №43

Nice place really pretty

rh
Review №44

Great trails

Vi
Review №45

DONT LIKE

da
Review №46

Great place to hike

Ju
Review №47

Great spot for pictures

Da
Review №48

Great place for birding, walking, biking, etc

Th
Review №49

Calming desert scenes

Am
Review №50

Beautiful bike or hiking trails

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  • Address:9101 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742, United States
  • Site:https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=256474
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Nature preserve
Working hours
  • Monday:6:30am–6pm
  • Tuesday:6:30am–6pm
  • Wednesday:6:30am–6pm
  • Thursday:6:30am–6pm
  • Friday:6:30am–6pm
  • Saturday:6:30am–6pm
  • Sunday:6:30am–6pm
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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