The Best Backpacking in Tucson
Looking for the best backpacking in Tucson? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Tucson. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Tucson
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Tucson, Arizona
Hutch's Pool
15.71 mi / 1893 ft gainHutch's Pool is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Tucson, Arizona.Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Mount Kimball via Finger Rock Trail #42 and Pima Canyon Trail #62
8.65 mi / 4242 ft gainMount Kimball via Finger Rock Trail #42 and Pima Canyon Trail #62 is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
20.42 mi / 5033 ft gainTanque Verde Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Vail, Arizona.Read more -
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Hutch's Pool via West Fork Sabino Trail FS #24
7.96 mi / 1270 ft gainHutch's Pool via West Fork Sabino Trail FS #24 is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Tucson, Arizona.Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Hope Camp to Grass Shack Camp Trail
9.71 mi / 2746 ft gainHope Camp to Grass Shack Camp Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Vail, Arizona.Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Palisades Trail FS #99
10.2 mi / 4236 ft gainPalisades Trail FS #99 is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.Read more -
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Mount Lemmon to Sabino Canyon
15.6 mi / 2083 ft gainMount Lemmon to Sabino Canyon is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mount Lemmon, Arizona.Read more -
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Mint Spring Trail to Sabino Canyon via Wilderness of Rocks and West Fork Trail
20.14 mi / 1467 ft gainMint Spring Trail to Sabino Canyon via Wilderness of Rocks and West Fork Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Summerhaven, Arizona.Read more -
Vail, Arizona
Manning Camp Trail
15.51 mi / 4226 ft gainManning Camp Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Benson, Arizona.Read more -
Green Valley, Arizona
Josephine Saddle via Super Trail
6.09 mi / 1926 ft gainJosephine Saddle via Super Trail and Old Baldy is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Green Valley, Arizona.Read more -
Green Valley, Arizona
Mount Wrightson via Old Baldy Trail
10.47 mi / 4035 ft gainMount Wrightson via Old Baldy Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Patagonia, Arizona.Read more -
Benson, Arizona
Ocotillo Loop Trail
3.08 mi / 338 ft gainOcotillo Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Saint David, Arizona.Read more -
Campground Loop B, Arizona
Camp at Picacho Peak State Park
3.1 mi / 800 ft gainDrive about 30 minutes west on I-10 from Tucson, AZ to the Picacho Peak Rd. Exit and follow the signs south to the park entrance. The campgrounds are about a half mile inside the main gate to the right.You can either make a reservation at Pichacho Peak State Park or arrive the day of and pay. Eve...Read more