Sky Islands Odyssey Project

Photo by John Watson

The Sky Islands Odyssey is a journey through the vast borderlands of the Southwest, featuring a diverse network of dirt, rocky, and sandy roads that traverse the ever-changing landscapes characteristic of the Sky Islands bioregion in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona.

There is something for everyone, with three route options in the Sky Islands Odyssey: The West Loop and The East Loop range in distances from 125 to 170 miles. These route options were designed so that you could enjoy the Sky Islands Odyssey in two separate weekend parts. Or, you can complete the full route in one 230 mile loop, depending on how much time you have. Each route tells its own story of flora and fauna, land management, and the human and wildlife consequences of the US immigration policies.

How To Support Route Design and Management

If you would like to share your appreciation for the experience or inspiration one of my route guides provided you, please consider kicking a few bucks my way. It encourages me to keep maintaining routes I have already made and to make new routes for your future enjoyment. Venmo: @sarahjswallow / Paypal: https://paypal.me/sarahjswallow