On February 10, 2003 Funhog placed the Saguaro Sunset Letterbox near Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. This
box is hidden near a small watering hole. It's a great place to watch desert wildlife, especially at dusk and
dawn. You may even be lucky enough to see one of my desert cousins, the javelina, having a drink here. It
should only take you a few minutes to find the hiding place along a short, level path.
To the trailhead: From Tucson go west on Speedway, over Gates Pass and right on Kinney Road. Continue past
the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. About .25 mile past the entrance to the Red Hills Visitor Center, you will
see a parking area on the left. The trail begins here just to the left of the recycling bin.
To the letterbox: When water equals life, fork to the right. A tree festooned with mistletoe shades cement.
Step behind the tree. At 280 degrees you will see a saguaro enmeshed in the embrace of a departed friend.
The letterbox lives at the feet of the friend, protected by bark, rocks and twigs.