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Sabino Canyon

5900 North Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750
520 749 2861
Ranked #2 of 145 attractions in Tucson
4.5 of 5 stars 424 Reviews
Type: Canyons, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Hiking
Owner description: Located in the Catalina Mountains and part of the Coronado National Forest, this beautiful canyon offers outdoor recreation including hiking,... more » Owner description: Located in the Catalina Mountains and part of the Coronado National Forest, this beautiful canyon offers outdoor recreation including hiking, swimming, biking and picnicking. For an overview of the area, take the narrated shuttle bus tour. « less
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california
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Gorgeous, easy hike in the desert on foot or by shuttle

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owingsmils, md
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The tram/driver was a great docent and had a great sense of humor. It's probably best to go early in the day in warmer months.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is a beautiful place to take a short to half day walk! Just make sure you bring you sunscreen, hat and water. If you don't want to walk, you can take a tram to see the area! Definitely would recommend this a must see when you visit Tucson!

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Tucson, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

You will surely enjoy the serenity in the canyon with all of the annual worldwide visitors. Be sure to keep an eye out to the right just after you enter for the crested saguaro...it has one arm with multiple limbs coming off of it. Many Tucsonan's miss this so be sure to look!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Great for hiking, walking or riding the tram for those with limited mobility. We love to walk the many easy paths or the road and occasionally try some of the more demanding hikes. An oasis in the desert/city.

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Tucson
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Sabino Canyon is near and dear to the hearts of all Tucsonans. Sometimes taking a visitor lets one see things through fresh eyes. We recently had an outdoorsy-type first time Tucson visitor. She arrived at 6 am so we could walk the canyon before it got hot. Although there is not much water this time of year, there was enough... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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Sabino Canyon has everything - you can quickly get off the crowded paved path onto very empty trails. Be sure you get a map at the visitors center. The tram is an option for those who don't walk. Moonlight hikes great. Wonderful in the fall when the leaves are changing and the creek is running.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Take the tram up and walk downhill back. This is a gorgeous place!

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Salem, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The tram up the canyon was lovely. The guide informative, the view exceptional, God's beauty so hard to describe, except to say it was totally awesome. WE got there at sunset, so enjoyed it even more. Cost was 6.00, but well worth every cent.

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Tucson, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Sabino Canyon is a wonderful recreation area. The nature trail is close to the visitor's center and is easy enough for older visitors. The hiking here is great - well defined paths, helpful rangers in the visitor's center, many hikes to choose from. If you buy the Coronado Forest pass you have access at Sabino, Mt Lemmon, and Madera Canyon... More

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