Heritage Discovery Loop Trail

Heritage Discovery Loop Trail is a short, easy hike on Bureau of Land Management land in the Tucson Field Office, about 0.6 miles long and with a total elevation gain of 34 feet. It is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at nearly the same point, with the high point at about 4,613 feet and the low at about 4,576 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Sonoita weather station show April highs around 74°F and October highs around 78°F, while June and July average in the low 90s. The trail is rated easy and is open to foot traffic. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Empire Ranch 10k Trail lies about 0.9 miles away, and Box Ridge Trail is about 6 miles off. Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building and the Arizona Trail are both about 6.5 miles away.