Route Editor
Route Scout
| Guide | ♦ | 92 Triplogs | 1 Topic |
details | drive | permit | forecast | 🔥 route |
stats |
photos | triplogs | topic | location |
| 513 | 92 | 1 |
Get Above the crowds! by keepmoving Overview
Sabino Canyon #23 is an excellent choice for hikers wishing to escape the tram-infested Upper Sabino Canyon Road in search of more solitude. Upon arriving at the Northern end of Sabino Canyon #23, hikers will be treated with a variety of trails that lead into the heart of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Hike From the end of Upper Sabino Canyon Road, head North from the pavement to the signpost that marks the beginning of Sabino Canyon #23. Follow the trail as it begins to work its way up a series of switchbacks. As the trail gains elevation, views of Sabino Canyon quickly open up as you leave the tourists and the trams behind. Half a mile later, the trail arrives at the top of the switchbacks at a signed junction with the Phone Line Trail. Sabino Canyon #23 turns left at the junction and begins to curve along the hillside, eventually passing an old sign that warns hikers not to shortcut the switchbacks you just finished climbing. Immediately after this sign, the trail passes a well-worn spur trail that leads along a short, narrow ridge to a great viewpoint high above the canyon floor.
Coronado FS Details These three trails offer access to the dramatic landscape of the Santa Catalina Front Range, famous for its deep canyons and soaring ridges. When traveled as a loop, they form a long but rewarding day-trip that offers memorable views and access to the riparian environments they shelter. A trip along either trail or around the entire loop will treat you to good views of the high ridges and peaks of the Front Range and, at sunset, of the city of Tucson with its lights framed by the black silhouette of surrounding mountains. Since both Bear Canyon and Sabino Canyon trails are accessible from the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, both are used heavily. Sabino Canyon Trail begins at the end of the recreation area shuttle bus route and contours along the canyon’s eastern slope a good distance above the canyon floor. A number of paths branch off the trail along this stretch and lead down to the streambed. Bear Canyon Trail leads upstream from the Lower Bear Picnic Area at the end of the Bear Canyon shuttle route. The trail crosses the stream several times in its first two miles and provides spectacular views of both Sabino and Bear canyons as it climbs to Bear Saddle. There it intersects the East Fork #24A and the Sycamore Reservoir #39 trails. The East Fork Trail follows Sabino Creek 2.1 miles to the junction with Sabino Canyon Trail. From this point it is 2.5 miles back to the end of the road where hikers can catch a shuttle bus ride (for a fee) or walk back to your car to complete a 13.4 mile loop. Since horses are not permitted on the shuttle road, equestrians must use the Phone Line Trail #27 (4.5 miles) to complete a loop. Attractions: Spectacular canyon, lush desert, long distance views, backcountry access, more difficult loop possibilities, access to trail #24A a segment of the Arizona Trail. Check out the Official Route and Triplogs. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community. One-Way Notice This hike is listed as One-Way. When hiking several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
