The Best Hiking in Tucson

The Loop is an in-development series of shared-use, hard-surface paths meant to connect all of Tucson by following the Santa Cruz River and its major tributaries. The Santa Cruz River Park contains 22 miles of The Loop (with another 40 in development) that runs along the western shore of the Sant...

In 1910 a group of University of Arizona students took local basalt rock and constructed a 160' block "A" on the east face of Sentinel Peak overlooking Tucson, giving the prominent peak its most commonly known name. Now the area is part of the 272 acre Sentinel Peak Park, and features a great net...

Tumamoc Hill is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.

Tumamoc Hill is urban adventuring at it's finest. Park on Anklam Road, directly across from St Mary's Hospital, and follow the other hikers and runners to the trailhead.Tumamoc Hill is a one-lane paved road, trafficked infrequently by University of Arizona employees who work on the Hill's ecology...

Jack and George Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tucson, Arizona.

Sabino Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Tucson, Arizona.

Esperero, Rattlesnake and Phoneline Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.

Blackett's Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.

Bear Canyon Trail Twenty-Nine is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Tucson, Arizona.

Hutch's Pool is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Tucson, Arizona.

Sabino Lake (#30), Creek Trail (#52), Rattlesnake Trail (#50), and Esperero Trail (#25) is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Tucson, Arizona.

At the main parking lot of Sabino Canyon, there are a few different trams you can take to nearby trailheads. You have the option to either hop on a tram that will take you to the 7 Falls trailhead for $4 a person, or walk the 2 miles yourself. Once at the trailhead, signs will lead you into Bear ...

Sabino to Phoneline Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tucson, Arizona.

This popular trail is a paved road that crosses 9 stone bridges over Sabino Creek. The creek itself is pretty dry most of the year, but after a rain it's a wonderful place to cool off and escape from the merciless desert heat. Hikers, cyclists and equestrians alike share and enjoy the trail. Ther...

Starting from the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area you'll want to follow signs for the Bear Canyon Trail. Don't worry about how busy it seems - most of the people you see are probably only going as far as the dam or picnic areas. There is a good chance that you'll have the top all to yourself especi...

Blackett's Ridge Trail from Bear Canyon is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tucson, Arizona.