Desert Winds Trail, Access Point 2
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Desert Winds Trail, Access Point 2
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Access to the park's trail system via the Deset Winds Trail (1.3mi one way). This flat trail meanders through Sonoran Desert scrubland, past some residential houses, leading east into the park across Sandario Road. A great location for birding, wildlife sighting, and sunset walks.

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