Tucson does not get enough credit for its hiking trails. The city is sandwiched between two sections of Saguaro National Park (West and East), both of which are spectacular.
It is also surrounded by five mountain ranges, with peaks high enough to get snowstorms throughout the winter.
The Old Pueblo is a sizable metropolis with a rich culture that is heavily influenced by its Latino roots. There are great restaurants, events, and lots to do, but you are never far from a trail either.
I hope these guides help you learn to adore its cactus forests and “sky islands” the way we have. Here is a good place to start: The 15 Best Hikes in Tucson!
This article is part of a two part hiking guide on Upper and Lower Tanque Verde Falls. Overview While not as tall as the…
The natural landscape that surrounds Tucson is far more than a hot, dry, and dusty desert. It is truly a hiker's paradise, with endless…
Overview This hike takes you to the top of Blackett's Ridge, a prominent ridgeline that sits between two major drainages: Sabino Canyon and Bear…
Hatching a Plan I didn't intend to move to Tucson when I first visited in January of 2017. But there's something magical about winter…
Overview Chiva Falls is an outstanding waterfall in the shadow of the Rincon Mountains east of Tucson. Found in Joaquin Canyon, it only flows…
Overview Located in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arch Canyon Trail is a short, well-maintained path that turns to a Class 2 scramble after…
Overview In Spanish, "la milagrosa" translates to "the miraculous" and is a fitting name for La Milagrosa Canyon. On the northeast side of Tucson,…
Overview The Molino Basin Trail is a fun, easy hike that starts at Molino Basin Campground and follows the Arizona Trail for two miles.…
Overview By most definitions, Agua Caliente Hill is more of a mountain than a hill. Situated between the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains, it…
Overview Bridal Wreath Falls is a short hike to a waterfall in the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, east of Tucson. The…
