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Joe's Canyon TrailTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Hiking5.14 Miles 1,712 AEG
Hiking5.14 Miles   3 Hrs   19 Mns   1.89 mph
1,712 ft AEG      36 Mns Break9.5 LBS Pack
 
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Trailhead near to the Coronado National Memorial - A nice afternoon hike that is close to town and near to several better known trailheads. Trail & Parking lot @ the Coronado Memorial are extremely well maintained!

The vertical rise switchbacks ascending Joe's Canyon can find one in-and-out of shade if you begin the hike approaching mid-afternoon on a sunny day - a nice feature. Summer mornings will find this trail in full baking sun! Near to all of the coniferous tree stands in the canyon on the Coronado Memorial side of the trail survived the 2011 fires intact. Thus the canyon is lush and verdent; filled with song birds, the occasional raptor or gliding Turkey Vultures just returned from Central America at the time of this writing. Outstanding views of Montezuma Peak are also afforded from this side of the hike!

Upon meeting-up with the ridge - you'll find awesome views into Sonora await - opening up seemingly endless vistas to the south that span from horizon to horizon! :y: A dramatic contrast with the canyon portion of the hike. Running the spine toward the AZT is nearer to gliding after the bit of AEG you'll acrue to get there - well worth the effort. Montezuma Peak now shadows the route to the north. Run it out to the confluence of Joe's Canyon & Yaqui Trails where a nice set of boulders awaits. The return trip down is transcendent joy in my opinion... The overall avg. grade for this hike is 47.1%. GPS Route Available.
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