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Carrillo Trail - Saguaro NP - 3 members in 61 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jan 29 2026
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 Tucson, AZ
SNPE Waterfall Tour, AZ 
SNPE Waterfall Tour, AZ
 
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Hiking10.98 Miles 2,194 AEG
Hiking10.98 Miles   5 Hrs   12 Mns   2.57 mph
2,194 ft AEG      56 Mns Break
 
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Started at 11:30 with plans for lunch by a creek. The parking lot was full but found a spot on the road; I was skeptical if I’d find a private lunch place.

At Wildhorse Tank I was fortunate to be seated on a slab at what might have been the best seat out of town, with pools and falls galore and no company. A few hikers got to the creek crossing but nobody headed upstream.

One inspired fellow went downstream though, and after he left I decided to check that out, too.

Having the afternoon free I thought I might check out Ernie’s. Plenty of people on the trails but nobody at Ernie’s, so I had a pleasant time there too. Even waded out into the pool up to my knees. It was pretty cold.

On the way back I decided why not check out Bridal Wreath too. From the trail to Ernie’s it was visibly and audibly flowing nicely. Indeed it was; surprisingly there was no one there either. I wanted to get back to the car by 5 so I didn’t stay long.

Made it back to the car at 4:45, making a nice afternoon hike with some good distance.

Water pretty much everywhere. Saw one cardinal and lots of butterflies, but otherwise no wildlife. Spring wildflowers are starting. Lupines and primrose down low, dalea going bonkers a bit higher up.
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Jan 25 2026
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Carrillo Trail, AZ 
Carrillo Trail, AZ
 
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mamakatt22Triplogs 342
Hiking5.60 Miles 440 AEG
Hiking5.60 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   2.45 mph
440 ft AEG      1 Min Break2 LBS Pack
 
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We had a very pleasant hike in the Monument yesterday evening. Lots of other hikers were out. It was so fresh and clean out after the recent rains. Nice amounts of water in the streams too. Beautiful sunset at the end of our hike. Saguaro Corners was a great way to top off the evening. They have good food and a pleasant atmosphere.
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Jan 25 2026
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72 male
 Joined Jun 27 2015
 Tucson, Arizona
Carrillo Trail, AZ 
Carrillo Trail, AZ
 
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markthurman53Triplogs 907
Hiking5.60 Miles 403 AEG
Hiking5.60 Miles   2 Hrs   19 Mns   2.43 mph
403 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
Short late afternoon hike to check out Garwood Dam and Wild Horse Creek after the last storm. Good flow in the creek. Returned via the Deer Valley Trail and Squeeze Pen.

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Jan 02 2026
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Garwood Carrillo Wildhorse lollipop, AZ 
Garwood Carrillo Wildhorse lollipop, AZ
 
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JackluminousTriplogs 306
Hiking5.88 Miles 999 AEG
Hiking5.88 Miles   2 Hrs   55 Mns   2.76 mph
999 ft AEG      47 Mns Break
 
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Nice to be back to hikes with some vertical component after two weeks of flatter than a pancake.

Lots of water in Wildhorse Canyon.

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Large pools from Wildhorse Tank all the way below Garwood Dam, with very light flow between.
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Nov 07 2025
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Garwood Wildhorse Three Tanks Carrillo lasso, AZ 
Garwood Wildhorse Three Tanks Carrillo lasso, AZ
 
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Hiking6.31 Miles 866 AEG
Hiking6.31 Miles   2 Hrs   50 Mns   3.08 mph
866 ft AEG      47 Mns Break
 
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It’s almost cool enough to hike at low elevation and not feel like I’m trapped in a crematorium.

There’s a surprising amount of water out there. Some small pools near steel tank, and large pools up Wildhorse and around Garwood dam.

Also a surprising amount of wildflowers. And lots of butterflies.
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Fairy dusters and other stuff, lots of purple four o’clock.
 
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Sep 03 2025
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Saguaro East Foothills Sweatfest, AZ 
Saguaro East Foothills Sweatfest, AZ
 
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fricknaleyTriplogs 4,262
Run/Jog10.65 Miles 1,057 AEG
Run/Jog10.65 Miles   2 Hrs   27 Mns   4.56 mph
1,057 ft AEG      7 Mns Break4 LBS Pack
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Nice Loop in the foothills. the humidity was pretty brutal. only saw one person all day
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Apr 18 2025
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Garwood Carrillo Wildhorse lollipop, AZ 
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Hiking4.80 Miles 572 AEG
Hiking4.80 Miles   1 Hour   47 Mns   3.43 mph
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Quick jaunt around the dam and back. Nice breezes and rare shot of cooler weather.
 
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Apr 04 2025
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Garwood Carrillo Three Tanks Douglas loop, AZ 
Garwood Carrillo Three Tanks Douglas loop, AZ
 
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Hiking8.00 Miles 1,374 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles   3 Hrs   10 Mns   2.96 mph
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Beautiful overcast day with rain in the mountains, cool temperatures and utterly pleasant conditions… how can I not hike? Especially looking at the extended forecast with a run at 100 within a week?

Quite a few others had the same idea, though I had Carrillo above Wildhorse and Three Tanks to myself.

Garwood dam and the drainage above it were bone dry, as was Wildhorse Tank.
 
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Mar 06 2025
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Garwood Carrillo Wildhorse lollipop, AZ 
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 Hiking4.65 Miles 481 AEG
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Late afternoon quickie. Nice temps and breezy, with partly cloudy skies that caught the early evening light beautifully.
 
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Feb 18 2025
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 Joined Jun 20 2003
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Douglas Springs/Cowhead/Tanque Verde, AZ 
Douglas Springs/Cowhead/Tanque Verde, AZ
 
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fricknaleyTriplogs 4,262
Hiking28.44 Miles 5,569 AEG
Hiking28.44 Miles   10 Hrs   11 Mns   3.14 mph
5,569 ft AEG   1 Hour   7 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
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Working on the Rincon trails in SNP. Put together a huge loop. Highlight is the Tanque Verde ridge trail between Cow Head Saddle and TV Peak. WOW - sensational views.

Felt really good and had perfect weather for a big day in the Rincons
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Feb 15 2025
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Hiking12.85 Miles 2,011 AEG
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Deformed blob of a loop taking in a bunch of the trails in the western rincon foothills. lovely day. went to bridle wreath and ernie's falls. everything dry. also went out to Little Wildhorse Tank which was nice.
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Apr 01 2024
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Wildhorse Tank via Garwood Dam, AZ 
Wildhorse Tank via Garwood Dam, AZ
 
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Hiking5.82 Miles 739 AEG
Hiking5.82 Miles   2 Hrs   59 Mns   2.21 mph
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Delightful rainy day hike with wifey. Virtually no one on the trails since it was rainy. Pretty sloppy trails down low, but much easier going past Converse or so.

Great flow through Garwood Dam and down Wildhorse canyon. We unexpectedly found it quite possible to rock hop across the flow and make it all the way to the end of Wildhorse trail.
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Mar 16 2024
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Garwood Dam, AZ 
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Hiking4.32 Miles 469 AEG
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Simple out & back to the dam with wifey and LE. Lots of stops for photos of flowers. Good flow in the canyon. Took naps next to a waterfall. An overall frabjous day for a hike.
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Lots of fairy dusters, plumeseed, and lupines looked very patriotic together.
 
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Feb 26 2024
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Quick hike to take advantage of a few hours free and nice weather: clouds and sprinkles.

A lot less water than last time, earlier this month. Wildhorse was still flowing nicely though.

It’s pretty green out there. The wildflower show should start soon and it’s looking to be a good one. So far just three open poppies I saw.
 
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Feb 09 2024
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Hiking5.36 Miles 717 AEG
Hiking5.36 Miles   2 Hrs      3.03 mph
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Water everywhere! Surprisingly few hikers after the first mile. Had Wildhorse Tank and Garwood Dam to myself.

Spotted three deer on the way back, between the Converse and Stock Bypass junctions. They were completely unconcerned about the crowd of spectators that formed as they munched away.
 
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Wildhorse Tank Loop, AZ 
Wildhorse Tank Loop, AZ
 
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Hiking5.06 Miles 607 AEG
Hiking5.06 Miles   2 Hrs   17 Mns   2.22 mph
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Only had time for a short hike around sunset so we choose one of our favorite, Wildhorse Tank in Saguaro National Park. Returned via the Carrillo and Garwood Trails. On this hike there was a good flow in both the Three Tanks Canyon and Wildhorse Canyon. On most of our trips these were dry to just a trickle. Visited my favorite saguaro at the Tanks, still as impressive as ever. As the sun was setting along the Wildhorse Trail we ran into a herd of Javelina, They are definitely park pets, they weren't the least bit intimidated and allowed us to take all the pictures and videos we wanted.

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Nov 29 2023
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Douglas Carrillo Wildhorse Garwood loop, AZ 
Douglas Carrillo Wildhorse Garwood loop, AZ
 
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Did the loop counterclockwise today. A bit more crowded than I expected for a Wednesday, though I did have Wildhorse and most of Carrillo to myself. No wildlife sightings other than a few birds.
 
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Nov 22 2023
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Garwood Dam from Broadway, AZ 
Garwood Dam from Broadway, AZ
 
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Hiking7.00 Miles 527 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles   2 Hrs   43 Mns   2.96 mph
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Decided to shake things up by hiking to Garwood Dam from Broadway instead of Speedway. It’s longer and arguably less interesting (more flat) but it did afford some nice views of the Rincons and of the dam from below.

Timing on the return was perfect for sunset. Really enjoyed the light from Pink Hill.

Lots of quail out.
 
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Nov 08 2023
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Douglas Carrillo Garwood loop, AZ 
Douglas Carrillo Garwood loop, AZ
 
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 Hiking5.96 Miles 945 AEG
 Hiking5.96 Miles   1 Hour   47 Mns   3.34 mph
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Hiked the loop clockwise this time. Saw a roadrunner cross right in front of me without any concern for me at all.

Not too crowded. A half dozen others on DS, five on Garwood, and had Carrillo to myself.
 
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Nov 01 2023
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Hiking off-season is officially over. Time to get back in the groove!
 
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