Pima County Parks and Recreation: Maeveen Behan Nature Trek

Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Explore a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat preserved to protect the habitat of wildlife species within urban NW Tucson. Trails are smooth, largely level with some areas with gentle grades. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water; wearing a hat and sunscreen are also recommended. DIRECTIONS: Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead at Arthur Pack Regional Park 85742 Arthur Pack Regional Park, 9101 N. Thornydale Road, 85742 Take Thornydale Road to the main access drive at Overton Road for Arthur Pack Regional Park. Drive ¼ mile west on the access road and turn left on Maeveen Behan Way, the only dirt road before the large parking lot. Drive past the 1st pullout to the 2nd pullout on your left, before you reach the maintenance area. Please carry water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Note: there is a restroom at the pullout on the right, before you turn left onto Maeveen Behan Way.