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Wild Burro Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Marana, Arizona · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wild Burro 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.
Saguaro-studded hiking area with paths for all skill levels, plus bike trails.
What runners say about Wild Burro Trailhead
“We enjoyed a herd of Javelina, a couple of Jackrabbits and a beautiful, quiet morning!”
“Trails are well marked with the Wild Burro being the easiest.”
“This easy trail has earned a spot on my 'must-return' list.”
I really like the trails from here into the Tortolita Mointains. You have to enter the grounds of the Dove Mountain Ritz Carlton resort to get to the trail parking, but just tell the security attendant where you're headed.
Wild Burro Trail (7.5 miles) is one of the many trails that take you into the Tortolita Mountains. We entered right at the trailhead by the Ritz-Carlton, but you can enter from different trails.
Lovely place for a pretty easy hike. The “good” stuff, petroglyphs and crowned saguaros, are hard to find if nobody tells you where to look. We didn’t really try super hard because we weren’t prepared to do any climbing and couldn’t hike far.
Access to easy, intermediate and expert level hiking and mountain bike trails. The Wild Burro uphill is a really tough hike or hike a bike. Trails in the eastern side of the mountain area mostly smooth/flow whereas the west is very raw and expert level. Great all around trails!
Trail conditions & character
“Awesome trails and views but you may need the All Trails app on your phone because it's easy to lose the trail.”
“You have to enter the grounds of the Dove Mountain Ritz Carlton resort to get to the trail parking, but just tell the security attendant where you're headed.”
“Access to easy, intermediate and expert level hiking and mountain bike trails.”
“It connects to a few other trails but be aware some can be steep and challenging.”
“Trails are well marked with the Wild Burro being the easiest.”
“We enjoyed a herd of Javelina, a couple of Jackrabbits and a beautiful, quiet morning!”
“Connected this trail to Alamo Springs Trail to create a loop and add difficulty.”
“The trail head has more maps available and a nice restroom.”
Plan your run at Wild Burro Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemaranaaz.gov
- Phone+1 520-382-1950
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Marana
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Dove Mountain West Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Clean family-friendly park featuring a playground, basketball and pickleball courts.
Tortolita Preserve Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Desert preserve featuring a 9.5-mile loop for mountain biking and hiking with scenic views.
Tangerine Sky Community Park
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Ample park for families featuring a zip line and climbing equipment.
