Difficulty: Hard. Total round trip hiking distance about 3 miles. We will be away from the vehicle for around 3 hours. The trail is hot, of uneven tread, and steep. Bring at least 2 liters of water. No bathroom on-site, prepare for backcountry experience. Drive time to final location approximately 75 minutes.
Located south of Tucson on the west side of the scenic Santa Rita Mountains, the habitat of Agua Caliente Canyon is typical of mid-elevation canyons in the Sky Island mountain ranges of southeastern Arizona. Species seen in previous years include Arizona Woodpecker, Coppery-tailed Trogon, Bushtit, Virginia’s Warbler, and Varied Bunting. Limited to 9 participants.
Arizona Woodpecker, Mick Thompson