The picnic area is spread along 3/4 mile long Hal Gras Road amid upper Sonoran Desert habitat. Traffic is slow and light so car birding with multiple stops in pullouts along the way works. There is access to multiple trails branching out into the desert.

Dogs are not allowed. Open dawn to dusk. 

Tucson Mountain Park was established in April 1929. The Pima County Parks Commission, with C. B. Brown as its chairman, was established to oversee the park. At approximately 20,000 acres, the park is one of the largest natural resource areas owned and managed by a local government in the U.S. The park has approximately 62 miles of non-motorized shared-use trials. The park’s trails are open to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers, and provide a wide range of outstanding experiences, including technical challenges, and breathtaking views. Gates Pass Overlook includes interpretive displays and historic structures. Picnicking and wildlife viewing opportunities are located throughout the park.