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5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. Tucson, AZ 85750
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Sabino Canyon is another spectacular location for hiking, horseback riding, and bird watching. The creek at the bottom of the canyon flows nearly year-round, supporting an abundance of plant and animal life. It is not uncommon to spy a bobcat, deer, or the elusive Mountain Lion drinking from the creek, escaping the arid desert climate beneath the willow and cottonwood trees that grow along the gentle trickle of water. For scenic views of the Area, hop on a shuttle bus, which conduct 45 minute narrated tours. For those wanting to learn more about archeology, a nonprofit group researching the Sabino Canyon ruin offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about excavation and analysis of ancient sites, and conducts training programs and tours around the 1000 year old Hohokam settlement. Leave a Comment Phone: (520) 749-2861Directions: Located in the southern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountain range within the city of Tucson. The parking lot is just north of the intersection of Sunrise Dr and Sabino Canyon RdWebsite: http://www.sabinocanyon.com
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 by bottleofdoom
Shuttle Bus: Today, the shuttle bus operates 365 days a year. A narrated round trip is 45 mins. and travels the most cameraworthy scenery in the Tucson area. Moonlight rides 3 nights per month are available by reservation April through December.
There is a great hike to The Seven Falls that starts here. It's about a 4-5 hour hike round trip, so bring lots of water. It's pretty level, so not too strenuous. It is so named because there are seven water falls at the end of it that are spectacular. But, summer time is not a good time to go because the falls are usually dried up. Best to go Jan-March. The visitor's center will have maps on which trail to take. Leave a Comment Directions: 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. It's a short drive from no matter where you are in town.Other Contact: 520-749-2861
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 Steph Takes the Tour of the
Canyon" by tetonski1
We chose to take the guided tour up, and found out a lot of interesting facts about the area. The ride down is silent so we decided to hike down along the river and it was beautiful.
I was jealous of the people running up the trail though, I wish I could do that. There were a lot of people here, so it's best to get there early so you can get tickets for the tour before they sell out, and so you don't get the worst heat of the day. Leave a Comment Phone: (520) 749-2861Directions: Located in the southern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountain range within the city of Tucson. The parking lot is just north of the intersection of Sunrise Dr and Sabino Canyon RdWebsite: http://www.sabinocanyon.com
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 Such beauty in the desert! by cmarsek
It was a bit disconcerting that they were so adament about their mountain lion warnings at the beginning of the tour, but I guess they had experienced an attack (and resulting death) the week before, so there was good reason.
The canyon was a great way to see and experience the desert as well as learn a bit of history on the tram ride. You can take the tram to any of 9 stops and walk whichever portion of the trail you'd like. It is very convenient for tourists of all abilities.
The desert was full of color during my visit due to the fact it had received a great amount of rain during the winter (unusual here), which was stored and exhibited in the plantlife during the late spring. Normally this desert receives its rain during the summer and it evaporates quickly due to the heat. The cool winter weather allowed the water to be stored in greater amounts. Leave a Comment Phone: (520) 749-2861Directions: Located in the southern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountain range within the city of Tucson. The parking lot is just north of the intersection of Sunrise Dr and Sabino Canyon RdWebsite: http://www.sabinocanyon.com
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 LOOKING UP FROM THE ROAD by just4funds
This was a great area, I wish I had more than a few hours to be there. I took the express visit with a group of customers, where you are herded onto a cattle car [tram] and whisked up the canyon road , pausing only to stop for literally just a few seconds at the 9 drop/pickup points. The tram driver we had was a well-seasoned chap who really didn't like people slowing him down or getting in his way. The paved road is solely for trams and park vehicles, and is barely wide enough at that so when a walker was crossing a bridge that the tram needed to cross the driver didn't like to wait. He would even berate you over the PA, and once rolling again he would continue to mumble under his breath. It would have been funny but he was pretty harsh.
Needless to say, my pictures were taken from a moving vehicle on a curving, twisting, turning, winding, rising, falling canyon road, so they're not the best. The tram trip leaves much to desire, and I suggest making a day of it and hiking the trails. Leave a Comment Phone: (520) 749-2861Directions: Located in the southern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountain range within the city of Tucson. The parking lot is just north of the intersection of Sunrise Dr and Sabino Canyon RdWebsite: http://www.sabinocanyon.com
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Even if you are not into serious hiking do take a bus tour that takes you to the top of Sabino Canyon, get off the bus and walk around or better yet walk down couple of bus stops and take in the beautiful desert view.
Though Tucson is referred to as a desert, it is quite green and we do have water falls. The unique landscape cannot be fully appreciated unless you walk it. Desert in bloom (April, May, June) is indeed a magical time and place. Directions: Sabino Canyon for more information write 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. Tucson, AZ 85750 or call: (520) 749-2861.Other Contact: Colossal Cave -(520)647-7275,El
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 SABINO CANYON by zurigaLeave a Comment Directions: Take Sunrise Road all the way to it's Eastern end. There are signs to Sabino Canyon - one block to the north.
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 Sabino Canyon Transportation by jedd43
Click the pic for details. . Leave a Comment Phone: 602-749-2861
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