Find a Hidden Dogtag. Discover the Tucson Mountains.
Did you find a Sidehill Sam dogtag?
Somewhere out there in the Tucson Mountains, Sidehill Sam has been leaving behind a trail of hidden dogtags. No map. No schedule. No guarantees. Just a little mystery waiting out on the trail.Find one, and you’ve uncovered more than just a piece of metal—you’ve stumbled onto a one‑of‑a‑kind way to explore West Tucson.
Meet Sidehill Sam — Your Unoffical Guide
Old Sam’s been roaming these mountains longer than most can remember. He’s climbed every rocky ridge, crossed every dry wash, and wandered so many sidehills that rumor has it one leg’s a little shorter than the other—that’s how he got the name Sidehill. He’s not chasing gold anymore. These days, he’s leaving something behind instead.
What’s the “Dogtag Hunt?”
Sidehill Sam has been hiding dogtags along trails throughout the Tucson Mountains. Each one points back here—to this site—your guide to exploring everything the area has to offer. Think of it as a real‑world scavenger hunt… without the rules.
Sam doesn’t stay in one place—and neither do the dogtags. New ones show up. Old ones disappear. Some are easy to find… others, not so much. If you didn’t find one today, don’t worry. That just means there’s a reason to come back.
How the “Dogtag Hunt” Work?
- Hit the trails somewhere in the Tucson Mountains
- Keep your eyes open—you never know where a tag might be
- If you find one, visit the website on the tag
- Then keep exploring… there’s always more to discover
- If you didn’t find one today, don’t worry. That just means there’s a reason to come back!
Found a Dogtag?
Nice work— Now take a moment and enjoy where you are!
- Snap a photo (if you want to remember the find).
- Explore more of the site to discover what’s nearby.
- Share on your favorite social media outlet.
- And keep your eyes open… you might find another.