A DAY OF EXPLORING SABINO CANYON RECREATION AREA, TUCSON

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is one of the best things to do in Arizona and is the playground of the local Tucson community and any one who visits this city in the Sonoran desert. 

It’s only 12 miles north east of downtown Tucson and full of easily accessible hiking trails to suit all levels and ages. 

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

It begins at an altitude of 2,800 feet and rises to 3,300 feet at its end, a popular drop-off in summer because of the swimming holes at Hutch’s Pool and The Crack. 

The Sabin Canyon Tram

Sabino Canyon tours offers a narrated, educational 45-minute, 3.8 mile tour into the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains and is one of the top things to do in Tucson.  

Sabino Canyon Hikes

There are miles of hiking trails that wander throughout the area and lead deeper into the Santa Catalina backcountry. 

The Sabino Canyon Hikes we did

Our hike was 4 miles and took us about 90 minutes. Plus we stopped for about 30 minutes for a lunch break. 

It was a fantastic hike that all of us enjoyed, especially the girls. I loved the diversity of the landscape and desert environments we walked through. 

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