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Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Running trail in Tucson, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature preserve with trails for walking and biking amid a desert landscape.
What runners say about Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead
“If you need some peace and solitude in a beautiful setting this is it.”
“The trails are very well marked and navigating is really easy.”
“Accessible from multiple points, allows dogs on leashes, easy trail walking, free parking.”
Great place to go for an easy little hike and get lost for a bit. Butts up against the golf course so you're able to peek over at the water while still being in the desert. Came across 1 javelina, 1 bike and 2 one wheel scooters. Everyone we came across was friendly and said hi.
I love this underused trail so much that I'm 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.
Fun short hike. Flat and very easy to walk. Really great assortment of cacti. A whole ton of bats came out at sunset and I saw one coyote dart in front of me into the bushes
Love this "desert sanctuary" or nature preserve. I live near here so it's super convenient and I'm so happy people had the foresight to save this area from development. The views are great and I've taken some wonderful photos of the Tucson mountains here.
Trail conditions & character
“The views are great and I've taken some wonderful photos of the Tucson mountains here.”
“The trails are very well marked and navigating is really easy.”
“also good mountain biking (if you like mostly flat terrain.”
Plan your run at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitewebcms.pima.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–6 pm |
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