T-23 Various Trail Acquisition Developments
Total Project Cost: $559,070
Project Number: CPRPRT231
Funding Sources: 1997 General Obligation Bonds
Completion Date: June 2014
Managing Dept.: Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
Project Map: GIS Map
This project resulted in improvements to protect natural resource areas and provide links and access to trail systems throughout the community. They included:
- Arizona National Scenic Trail - Construction of a canopy to protect against falling debris from the overhead Union Pacific Railroad line.
- Arizona National Scenic Trail Phase I & II - Land acquisition.
- Anza Trailhead Design & Bridge - Construction of a multi-use bridge at the Haven Golf Course in Green Valley.
- Central Arizona Project (CAP) Trail Master Plan & Trailhead - A Comprehensive Plan for the CAP trail in Pima County was developed. Trailheads were designed for Avra Valley and Tangerine locations.
- Tortolita Mountain Park Trails Master Plan - Several alignments were evaluated as part of the conceptual master plan for this approximately 40,000 acre park.
- Wild Burro Wash Trail - Acquired 3.5 miles of trail corridor from Tangerine Trailhead to Marana’s Tortolita Preserve.
- Ventana Canyon Trailhead - Right-of-way access to Ventana Canyon trail properties.
- Marsh Station Road Crossing – Right-of-way access to Marsh Station for the Arizona Trail.
- Various Survey, Planning & Fencing efforts - Old Pueblo Center, Horsehead Road, Wentworth Road and others