Pinal County Birding Trail

THE ARIZONA TRAIL

Stretching 800+ miles from Mexico to the Utah border, the Arizona National Scenic Trail runs approximately 100 miles through Pinal County, from Oracle to the Florence-Kelvin Highway. About half is maintained by Pinal County with the remainder managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.

Pinal County offers three trailhead facilities, located at Tiger Mine Road, Freeman Road and the Florence-Kelvin Highway – milepost 29, all with overnight camping allowed.

CAP TRAIL SYSTEM

In addition to a reliable supply of Colorado River water, the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal system affords another potential benefit to the state of Arizona - a long distance, non-motorized, multi-use recreational trail corridor.

In Pinal County, the CAP Trail will be almost 100 miles in length and will connect the communities of Red Rock, Eloy, Coolidge, Florence and Apache Junction.

The Nona Road Trailhead located off Park Link Rd offers an opportunity for all non-motorized trail users to experience southern Pinal County. Great views of the Picacho Mountains, including Newman Peak, Picacho Peak and the Tortolita Mountains plus a variety of wildlife watching opportunities are present.

Pinal County has maps and other trail information available online at: www.parks-trails.pinal.gov

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A p A che J unction Apache Junction, the gateway to the Superstition Mountains, offers a myriad of attractions within easy reach of Phoenix. Made famous by the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine, Apache Junction and the Superstition Mountains offer history, outdoor activities, and adventure. This is the start of the Apache Trail, with its many attractions. The drive up the trail, alone, is worth the trip for its breath-taking scenery. Stops include the Lost Dutchman State Park, offering a wide array of hiking trails and Family Camping, Junior Ranger, BUCKET LIST Just down the road is the Goldfield Ghost Town, a completely reconstructed 1890s gold mining town. Entrance to the town is free, with fees for a number of the attractions, which include a new zipline, a narrow gauge railroad, mine tours, the Historic Goldfield Museum, gold panning, and many more, along with free gunfight shows. Apache Junction offers a number of hotels and several local restaurants. Add in golfing, horseback riding, a stop in nearby Gold Canyon or at the Arizona Renaissance Festival, and boating, jet skiing, and fishing at Canyon Lake. Plan to stay awhile. Apache Junction began as an old west mining camp. • Canyon Lake • Superstition Mountain Museum • Goldfield Ghost Town • Hiking and Mountain Biking • Lost Dutchman State Park • The Arizona Renaissance Festival PHOTO: PATRICK BULGER and Junior Buddy programs, along with many PHOTO: PATRICK BULGER special events. They offer cabins for camping. Don't miss the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Apache Junction & Apache Trail Yearly Events Museum, operated by the Superstition Mountain Historical Lost Dutchman Days - February Society. In addition to their com- Parade, 3-Day Professional Rodeo, Rodeo Dance, Art Show, Carnival prehensive exhibit galley and many with 30+ Rides and Carnival Attractions, Food, Vendors free lectures and events, they have Lost Dutchman Marathon - February the only two surviving sets from Full & Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run, 2 Mile Fun Run

PHOTO: PATRICK BULGER the Apacheland Movie Ranch, the Arizona Renaissance Festival - February & March famous Movie Ranch Barn and the in Nearby Gold Canyon - 30 Acre Village, Elvis Memorial Chapel, built for the movie Charro 14 Stages, Arts & Crafts, Jousting, Feasting (available for weddings and special events), along Festival of the Superstitions - November with the only 20-stamp mill ore crusher in Arizona Live Entertainment, Food, Vendors, Car Show, Beer Garden, and a G-scale model railroad exhibit. Veterans Tribute, Family Fun, Kids Korner, Pony Rides

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c A s A G r A nde

Casa Grande is the largest incorporated city in Pinal County and a major economic engine for the region. Founded in 1879 as a temporary terminus for the Southern Pacific Railroad, it was named Casa Grande in 1880 for the nearby Casa Grande ruins. It's centrally located between Phoenix and Tucson and growing rapidly.

The Museum of Casa Grande offers a detailed look at the area's heritage with artifacts and exhibits ranging from pre-history to the modern day, with many special programs and events each year.

Golf has become a major attraction, with three of the finest courses open to the public, including the Dave White Municipal and Mission Royale courses. The Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort was built in 1959 as the San Francisco Giants' Spring Training Facility by owner Horace Stoneham. Its Duke Bar was named for frequent guest John Wayne. The adjoining Grande Sports World has been recog-

BUCKET LIST

• Grande Sports World • The Museum of Casa Grande • Casa Grande Neon Sign Park • Casa Grande Mountain Park • 3 Golf Course Open to the Public • 17 Miles of Hiking Trails

CACTUS FLY-IN

nized since 2010 as the best soccer training facility in the country by US Soccer. With eight professional-grade soccer fields and a 58,000 square foot training facility, it is also the training home of the FC Barcelona residence academy.

Casa Grande Trap & Skeet caters to shotgun enthusiasts from beginners to experts, with no membership required. Volunteers have built 17 miles of new hiking trails. The annual Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O'Odham Tash event is a truly memorable festival and carnival full of Native American arts/crafts, rodeos, and much more! And no one should ever leave town without visiting the one-of-a-kind Casa Grande Neon Sign Park.

You're sure to leave smiling.

The original name was Terminus - named for the end of the rail line.

CG MOUNTAIN

CASA GRANDE NEON SIGN PARK PHOTO: SHANNON PRICE