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Gems in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 11

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gem Favorite View looking at Seven Falls!

Seven Falls

(29) Tanque…, AZ
gem Favorite The cabin at Manning Camp

Manning Camp

(5) Tanque…, AZ
gem Favorite Bridal Wreath Falls

Bridal Wreath Falls

(17) Tanque…, AZ
gem Favorite The road leading to the main Gates Pass parking area.

Gates Pass

(1) Tucson…, AZ
gem Favorite A hiker looking out from Windy Point.

Windy Point

(1) Tanque…, AZ
gem Favorite Looking down the final stretch of trail to Wasson Peak.

Wasson Peak

(16) Tucson…, AZ
gem Favorite The rocky summit of Rincon Peak rises out of ponderosa pine forests.

Rincon Peak

(4) Mescal, AZ
gem Favorite Rewarding journey to the top of Signal Hill reveals many petroglyphs. Even the rock squirrel is taking in the view.

Signal Hill Petroglyphs

(13) Picture…, AZ
gem Favorite A rare Crested Saguaro along the Yetman Trail.

Crested Saguaro

(7) Tucson…, AZ
gem Favorite Incredible section of cacti in Sweetwater Preserve.

Crested Saguaro

(4) Flowing…, AZ
gem Favorite Sun Circle!

Sun Circle

(3) Flowing…, AZ

Recommended Routes in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 41

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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite View west from the saddle below Wasson Peak
Intermediate/Difficult

Wasson Peak Summit

9.4 mi 15.1 km • 2,113' Up 644.1 m Up • 2,113' Down 644.01 m Down

Flowing…, AZ
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Looking north from one of the saddles on the way to the Romero Pools. Incredible views and desert vegetation can be found along this whole trail.
Intermediate/Difficult

Romero Pools

4.9 mi 7.9 km • 1,047' Up 319.2 m Up • 1,046' Down 318.88 m Down

Oro Valley, AZ
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite A hiker looking out from the edge of the Chiricahua Mountains.
Intermediate/Difficult

Chiricahua Canyon Big Loop

8.3 mi 13.4 km • 1,731' Up 527.62 m Up • 1,731' Down 527.61 m Down

Willcox, AZ
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite View looking at Seven Falls!
Intermediate/Difficult

Seven Falls Out and Back

5.3 mi 8.6 km • 604' Up 184.18 m Up • 604' Down 184.13 m Down

Catalin…, AZ
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite View looking at Seven Falls!
Intermediate/Difficult

Bear Canyon Loop

16.9 mi 27.2 km • 2,465' Up 751.48 m Up • 2,456' Down 748.6 m Down

Catalin…, AZ
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite California poppies. EVERYWHERE!
Intermediate/Difficult

Wasson Peak Circle Route

8.4 mi 13.5 km • 1,905' Up 580.66 m Up • 1,912' Down 582.77 m Down

Tucson…, AZ
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Through the aspens on the Aspen Trail
Intermediate/Difficult

Marshall Gulch To Aspen Loop

3.8 mi 6.1 km • 814' Up 248.11 m Up • 831' Down 253.3 m Down

Tanque…, AZ
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Beautiful red granite cliffs await along the way.
Difficult

Mount Kimball Out-and-Back

8.7 mi 14.0 km • 4,125' Up 1257.22 m Up • 4,124' Down 1256.97 m Down

Catalin…, AZ
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite December is fine time to hike Rincon Peak.
Difficult

Rincon Peak

14.4 mi 23.2 km • 4,288' Up 1306.93 m Up • 4,288' Down 1306.92 m Down

Mescal, AZ

Southern Arizona and Tucson Hiking

  • 1,507 Miles 2,425 Kilometers of Trail
  • 41 Recommended Routes
  • 11 Gems Gems
  • 208 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 345 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 106 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Southern Arizona and Tucson - 618

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4.2 mi 6.7 km #1Phoneline Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ 19 
1.9 mi 3.0 km #2Pusch Peak Trail
Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ
Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ 27 
1.5 mi 2.4 km #3Blacketts Ridge
Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ 25 
4.1 mi 6.6 km #4Old Baldy Trail #372
Difficult
Arivaca Junction, AZ
Difficult
Arivaca Junction, AZ 21 
6.5 mi 10.4 km #5Romero Canyon Trail
Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ
Difficult
Oro Valley, AZ 15 
1.7 mi 2.7 km #6Echo Canyon Trail
Intermediate
Willcox, AZ
Intermediate
Willcox, AZ 6 
1.1 mi 1.7 km #7Saguaro Vista Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ
Easy/Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ 11 
5.2 mi 8.3 km #8Ventana Trail #98
Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult
Catalina Foothills, AZ 21 
2.5 mi 4.0 km #9Linda Vista Loop Trail
Intermediate
Oro Valley, AZ
Intermediate
Oro Valley, AZ 23 
1.1 mi 1.7 km #10Hunter Trail
Difficult
Eloy, AZ
Difficult
Eloy, AZ 19 

Photos of Southern Arizona and Tucson - 930

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Near the summit of Mt. Lemmon looking south toward the Santa Rita Mountains.
May 7, 2015 near Catalina, AZ
Fantastic saguaros near the summit
Dec 26, 2017 near Picture…, AZ
California poppies. EVERYWHERE!
Mar 19, 2019 near Tucson…, AZ
A hiker looking out from the edge of the Chiricahua Mountains.
May 26, 2021 near Willcox, AZ
Kissing Rocks, Heart of Rocks Loop.
Oct 15, 2023 near Willcox, AZ
Fort Bowie
Oct 17, 2023 near Willcox, AZ
View from Rockfellow Dome Trail.
Oct 21, 2023 near Saint D…, AZ
Sunrise on Hunter Trail
Oct 24, 2023 near Eloy, AZ