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NOTE: Beginning June 30, work will begin to install improved guardrails along the Summit Road. To accommodate installation work, the Summit Road will be open only on weekends through Oct. 15, 2008. San Juan Road will continue to be accessible to bicyclists.

Silent Sunday will return each month in 2008!! On Silent Sundays, bicyclists, tots in strollers, in-line skaters and wheelchair users get to call the Park's roadways their own. Starting at 5 a.m. the park's roadways past the Central Avenue gate* will be reserved for non-motorized use. Remaining 2008 Dates: July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23 and Dec. 28
*All other park entrances and parking areas remain open to vehicles.
Parking information for Pima Canyon

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Judith Tunell Accessible Trail
Length: 1 mile, broken into two, 1/2-mile loops.
Elevation gain: minimal

The trailhead is located at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center at 10919 S. Central Ave. (Central Avenue south of Dobbins Road). There are a number of disabled accessible parking spots at the center. The trail is open even when the center is closed.

Difficulty: The Interpretive Loop generally contains more moderate grades with a maximum grade of 7.5 percent. The Challenge Loop is slightly more difficult with a maximum grade of 8.5 percent.
This is the city's newest preserve-based accessible trail. The trail consists of two, ½-mile loops made of stabilized granite. The Interpretive Loop includes interpretive signs, water fountains, benches, three shade ramadas and a bridge over a wash. The Challenge Loop also contains ramadas, benches and water fountains.

Mormon Trail
The Mormon Trailhead is located at 24th Street and Valley View Avenue (south of Baseline Road)
Length: 1.1 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult (elevation change about 1,000 feet)
This lot is open from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Beverly Canyon Trail
The Beverly Canyon Trailhead is located by the parking lot,
8800 S. 46th Street (south of Baseline road)
Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate - some short, steep sections

Javelina Canyon Trail
The Javelina Canyon Trailhead is located at Beverly Canyon parking lot,
46th Street (south of Baseline road)
Length: 1.7 miles
Difficulty: Easy to moderate

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Pima Canyon
Located at 9904 S. 48th Street and Guadalupe Road. Users can choose from a number of trails in this area, varying in length and difficulty. The trailhead parking lot is open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

National Trail
Length: 14.3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, horses not recommended, trailpost #15 west to Buena Vista Lookout.

Desert Classic Trail
Length: 9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult - mainly due to the length

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Telegraph Pass Trail
Telegraph Pass Trailhead is located at Desert Foothills Parkway (north of Chandler Boulevard) and Sixth Street. The trailhead lot is open from 5 .m. to 7:30 p.m.
Length: 1.5 miles to Telegraph Pass. First 0.5 mile is paved.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate - steep sections toward the top.

Holbert Trail
Holbert Trailhead is located at Activity Complex (first left turn immediately after entering the park on Central Avenue) passes near by Mystery Castle.
Length: 2.5 miles
Difficulty: Difficult - fairly steep and long.

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Kiwanis Trail
Kiwanis Trailhead - turn left at the dip in the road (Central Avenue entrance), go straight at the next intersection. Follow the road back to a split rail fenced gravel parking area.
Length: 1.0 mile
Difficulty: Moderate - steep towards the top end.

Ranger Trail
Ranger Trailhead - turn left at the one mile marker (one mile in on the main road of the Central Avenue entrance)
Length: 1.4 mile, one way
Difficulty: Moderate - steep switchbacks toward the top end.

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NOTE: San Juan Road is closed to vehicular traffic for resource recovery except for the following times:
* The first weekend of each month, Saturday and Sunday, from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Wildflower season - Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 23 to March 30, from sunrise to 5 p.m.

Bajada Trail
Bajada Trailhead - take the main road (do not make any turns) from the Central Avenue entrance for nearly two miles. Then, turn to the right following the signs towards San Juan Valley. Turn left into a gravel parking area at the 2.5 mile marker. The San Juan area closes at sunset. All vehicles should be outside the area by that time, so plan your hike accordingly.
Length: 2 miles
Difficulty: Easy to moderate - although there is little elevation change, some sections and wash crossing are steep.

Alta Trail
Parking for the Alta Trail is in the same lot as the Bajada Trailhead. Hikers need to cross to the north side of San Juan Road to pick up the trail. The trail also can be accessed at the end of San Juan Road.
Length: 4.5 miles
Difficulty: Very difficult - very steep on both ends, not recommended for horses or bikes.

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