Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting
In a state where desert arroyos, washes, and many streambeds remain bone-dry most of the time, the year-round flow of Cienega Creek makes it a highly valuable resource. A lush green ribbon of vegetation defines one of the most significant riparian zones in southern Arizona. Cienega Creek gets its name from the cienegas, or marshes, which occur along its length. This rare vegetation community has nearly disappeared in the Southwest.
Map
http://www.az.blm.gov/lascienegas/lascmap.htm
Directions
From Tucson, go east on I-10 and then south on 83 to the wildlife area turnoff near milepost 40.
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Posted by: recreation2 and last modified on Jul 05, 2007 by thoos
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