Last Updated on February 21, 2024 by Kim Labriola
Trails End Estates is tucked into the Tucson Mountains and offers unparalleled mountain and city views from the west side of Tucson.
Location of Trails End Estates
Trails End Estates is located on the west side of Tucson west of Camino De Oeste between Speedway Blvd and Ironwood Hill Drive. It’s about 15 minutes away from shopping, services, and restaurants. And it’s about a 20-minute drive to Downtown Tucson.
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About Trails End Estates
Trails End Estates is a rural-feeling, gated neighborhood with about 160 custom homes built within the rolling hills of the community, each offering stellar views. Lot sizes range from about 1 acre to 7+ acres.
Homes were built from the 1970s to the 2010s. And because there’s a wide variety home ages in the neighborhood, there’s also a wide variety of home styles. Styles of homes can range from Southwestern to contemporary, ranch, Santa Fe, and modern.
The neighborhood does have a homeowners association which takes care of the gate and the street maintenance. Also of note, the neighborhood does not allow horses.
Development of Trails End Estates
Trails End Estates was developed by Richard Hansing in the early 1970s. The original development had 44 homesites within 120 acres. Richard Hansing also developed Mountain Gardens Estates and Sunset Hills which are also located on the west side of Tucson.
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Nearby Attractions
Tucson Mountain Park
Outdoor activities are abundant in the area because Trails End Estates is surrounded on all sides by Tucson Mountain Park. Tucson Mountain Park has about 20,000 acres of beautiful desert land with trails throughout that are open to all forms of non-motorized transportation like hiking, biking, and equestrians.
Saguaro National Park – Tucson Mountain District
Saguaro National Park is made up of 2 separate areas with the city of Tucson sandwiched in between the parks. The west side portion is closest to Trails End Estates, and it is known as the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. There are lots of beautiful hiking trails throughout in addition to picnic areas, and a visitor’s center.
Feliz Paseos Trailhead
Feliz Paseos is the closest hiking trailhead to Trails End Estates. It is located just east of the neighborhood at Trails End Road and Camino De Oeste. There are several trails within the 57-acre park, along with a shade ramada and restrooms.
Gates Pass
Gates Pass is a short distance away from Trails End Estates. It’s a beautiful area that is a popular destination for taking in a colorful Arizona sunset. The narrow windy road is also popular with bicyclists. And beyond Gates Pass are two attractions popular with locals and out-of-towners alike: Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum and Old Tucson Studios.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is part outdoor zoo, part art gallery, part botanical garden, and part aquarium. There are lots of programs held year-round. It was established in 1952 and consists of 21 acres with 2 walking paths. Raptor Free Flight is a neat way to see large birds flying unenclosed and untethered. Bobcats, mountain lion, wolves, bears, and many other animals are all on exhibit here. It’s well worth a visit.
Old Tucson Studios
Old Tucson started out as a filming studio for western movies (there’s been over 500 films and shows shot here) and now functions as a theme park. They offer concerts, tours, and seasonal events like Nightfall, a popular Halloween event.
Golf
The closest golfing available is at El Rio Golf Course at Speedway Blvd west of I-10. El Rio is a city-operated course with 18 holes open to the public as well as a driving range.
Starr Pass Golf Club is another nearby option located adjacent to JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort. It was designed by Arnold Palmer and offers 27 holes in a picturesque desert setting.
Public Schools serving Trails End Estates
The neighborhood is serviced by the Marana Unified School District, which includes Coyote Trail Elementary School, Marana Middle School, and Marana High School. However these schools are not close to the neighborhood, so if you’ve got school-aged kiddos, plan accordingly.
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