Why you'd want to live in Vail

Originally a Southern Pacific railroad town, Vail is a growing community east of Tucson in the shadow of the Rincon Mountains. Vail is now a Gateway Community to the Arizona Trail that starts at Pistol Hill Rd and runs 6 miles north to Hope Camp where it enters Saguaro National Park. This popular segment is easily accessible from Pistol Hill Road and is a relatively easy hike, horseback, or bike ride. Just a short distance from the trail you can find delicious Mexican food and basic necessities for your trail adventures. This “town between the tracks” is also home to Colossal Cave Mountain Park and the Gabe Zimmerman Memorial Trailhead. The Arizona Trail goes through Colossal Cave Mountain Park. The cave and surrounding areas have been in use since around 900 A.D. when the Hohokam formed a thriving community, farming in the valley and using the cave for shelter, storage and as a shrine. Today it features public tours, a gift shop, camping and nearby La Posta Quemada Ranch. Visit the trail year around for an enjoyable hike, bike ride or horseback ride through the beautiful Sonoran Desert. via Vail Chamber of Commerce