Current Conditions

Alerts

You can expect the Winter Season to have daytime temperatures from the low 50's to the high 70's. Whereas the Summer Season can result temperatures ranging from the mid-90's to low 110's. During the Summer season, it is highly recommended to restrict outdoor activities to before 10am, or after 4pm. Late Summer into early Fall is usually accompanied by heavy monsoon rains, resulting in cooler but more humid afternoons and evenings. Flash flooding is a concern around this time of year.

Weather Details

 

Rincon Mountain District (east)

All roads and picnic areas are open, including comfort stations. All trails within the east district are open.

The visitor center is a great place to talk to a ranger or volunteer about park information and speak with Western National Parks staff about the available retail selection. The visitor center is open daily from 9 am - 5 pm (October 1 - May 31) and 8 am - 4 pm (June 1 - September 30). Restrooms are located outside of the visitor center and are open 24/7.

Water is available on the patio in front of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center as well as at the bike ramada on the west end of the visitor center.

Due to the two 2020 fires in high elevation areas of the Rincon Mountains, hikers should use extra caution and stay on the trail when hiking through burned areas. There may be stump holes causing weak and unstable ground, which may be difficult to identify. Trails may be slick with fallen pine needles or ash, and some fire-weakened trees may still fall. Watch for flash flooding, rolling debris and erosion during rain events.

Keep in mind that Happy Valley Road with access to Miller Creek and Turkey Creek trailheads has streams that flow across it in the summer and winter. Contact the visitor center to get more information on current road conditions. At all times of the year, high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicles are highly encouraged in this area.

Rincon Mountain Visitor Center: [phone]

 

Tucson Mountain District (west)

Golden Gate Road is permanently closed to vehicle traffic between the Sendero Esperanza trailhead and Picture Rocks Road. It has been converted into a multi-use trail suitable for hikers, bicycles and equestrian use.

The visitor center is a great place to talk to a ranger or volunteer about park information and speak with Western National Parks staff about the available retail selection. The visitor center is open daily from 9 am - 5 pm (October 1 - May 31) and 8 am - 4 pm (June 1 - September 30). Restrooms are located outside of the visitor center.

Water is available on the patio of the Red Hills Visitor Center.

Red Hills Visitor Center: [phone]

 

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